Pancreatitis: Understanding Complications & Management of Fluid Collections w/ Dr. Juan Gurria

Local complications of acute pancreatitis include pseudocysts, walled-off necrosis, and abscesses.

The Atlanta classification categorizes fluid collections in acute pancreatitis based on time course.

Pancreatic fluid collections either resolve on their own within 4 weeks, or if still present after 4 weeks, are more mature and amenable to safer drainage.

Chronic pancreatitis diagnosis requires abdominal imaging findings plus one of three clinical findings: abdominal pain consistent with pancreatic origin, evidence of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, or evidence of endocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

Diabetes is a complication of chronic pancreatitis and screening should be done every year.

Chronic pancreatitis leads to progressive pancreatic injury including calcifications, atrophy, chronic pain, and exocrine and endocrine pancreatic insufficiency.