UNDERSTANDING AUTODIGESTION / PANCREATITIS

 



Above is a 35 year old female who has been
having problems after a divorce. Alcohol
ingestion in large quantities has become a
way of coping. This is not a case study,
but an example of how pancreatitis and
autodigestion may come about. ARDS
may also result.

Autodigestion

Autodigestion is of significance in the patient 
with pancreatitis. The pancreatic enzymes 
consume the pancreas, setting up inflammation.


Pancreatitis is defined as inflammation of the
pancreas and may be acute or chronic.
Alcohol ingestion in excess, trauma or tumors
are some of the ways this may be acquired.

Acute pancreatitis may resolve in a short period
of time.Rest, IV therapy and pain medication are
used in the treatment. Antibiotics like Imipenem
may also be ordered by the doctor.

Turner's sign is an indication of acute pancreatitis
and is manifested as bruising around the flank.
Learn more about these by reading the image.
Related topic:
Sessions 47- Organ Transplantation
Have a good week.


Preparation for ERCP (Cholangiopancreatography)

What is an ERCP?

An ERCP ( Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
is a procedure that is performed using a flexible tube, with a
light at the end. The tube is called an endoscope.

It is passed from the mouth to the duodenum. Contrast dye is
injected through the endoscope. This allows the doctor to
visualize the pancreatic ducts and the surrounding organs. 

The doctor will make a diagnosis based on findings.

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