What is Pancreonecrosis?

Description of the disease

Pancreonecrosis is a serious disease of the pancreas characterized by necrosis (tissue destruction) of this organ. It can lead to serious complications and even death if not detected and treated in time.

Classification

Pancreonecrosis can be classified as acute and chronic, depending on the degree of development and nature of changes in the pancreas.

Symptoms

Symptoms of pancreonecrosis may include severe pain in the upper abdomen, vomiting, nausea, fever, and general weakness.

Causes

The main causes of pancreonecrosis are alcohol abuse, gallstone disease, trauma, infections, and certain medications.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of pancreonecrosis includes various methods of investigation, such as ultrasound, computer tomography, and blood tests, to determine the extent of pancreatic damage.

Treatment

Treatment of pancreonecrosis may include conservative methods, such as the use of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as surgical intervention in case of complications.

Prevention

To prevent pancreonecrosis, it is recommended to avoid alcohol abuse, properly treat gallstone disease, avoid trauma and infections of the pancreas.

Physician

Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pancreonecrosis are carried out by a gastroenterologist or surgeon.