Abstract
Acute pancreatitis can be associated with a variety of locoregional complications caused by the interaction of the pancreatic fluids with the local structures. Up to 57% of patients who are hospitalized with acute pancreatitis are reported to have fluid collections, with 39% having 2 areas involved and 33% having 3 or more areas involved. 1 Robert J.H. Frossard J.L. Mermillod B. et al. Early prediction of acute pancreatitis: prospective study comparing computed tomography scans, Ranson, Glascow, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II scores, and various serum markers. World J Surg. 2002; 26: 612-619 Crossref PubMed Scopus (81) Google Scholar Fluid collections with high levels of pancreatic enzymes are usually associated with pancreatic-duct disruptions and may eventually form pseudocysts, ascites, pleural effusions, or, very rarely, scrotal hydroceles. 2 Kozarek R.A. Endoscopic therapy of complete and partial pancreatic duct disruptions. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 1998; 8: 39-53 PubMed Google Scholar It is important to recognize potential complications of pancreatitis early in the course of disease in order to decrease morbidity due to such complications.
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