Pancreatic Abscess Surgery in Boulder, CO

Pancreatic abscess is a serious complication of acute pancreatitis. It can be fatal if left untreated. Alpine Surgical offers pancreatic abscess surgery in Boulder, CO. Read on to learn about this surgical service because it may save your life in the future.

What Is Pancreatic Abscess?

Pancreatic abscess is an accumulation of pus inside the pancreas or surrounding tissues, frequently brought on by infection. It is a dangerous complication of pancreatitis. If not treated right away, it can result in organ failure and sepsis (extreme infection).

Severe pancreatitis may be followed by infectious pancreatic necrosis, which is the common cause of pancreatic abscesses. Pancreatic pseudocysts, which are fluid-filled pockets in the pancreas, can also cause pancreatic abscesses.

Abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), and difficulty eating are all symptoms of pancreatic abscesses.

Treatment for Pancreatic Infections and Abscesses

If you are experiencing such symptoms, it is best to see Dr. Fox or Dr. Beckley at Alpine Surgical. We can properly diagnose pancreatic abscess using advanced imaging techniques like MRI, CT-scan, and ultrasound. To treat a pancreatic abscess, we use the following methods:

• Medication – You will be given antibiotics to help fight the infection.

• Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Puncture and Drainage – This is a minimally invasive procedure that drains the fluid from a pancreatic abscess using an endoscope with a needle.

• Surgery – To drain the pus and debris from the abscess chamber, an incision is usually made during surgery for a pancreatic abscess. After the drainage, our surgeon will remove dead or contaminated tissues.

Pancreatic Abscess Surgery at Alpine Surgical

The severity of the infection usually determines the outcome of a pancreatic abscess. However, if the right treatment is not given immediately, it is a serious complication that could lead to a patient’s death. Patients who delay surgery to remove an infected abscess run the danger of developing sepsis and organ failure, and the fatality rate can reach 100%.
It is, therefore, important to see our surgeons right away if you experience any symptoms of a pancreatic abscess. Alpine Surgical provides immediate pancreatic abscess surgery in Boulder, CO, and we can help save your loved one’s life.