Post-traumatic pancreatic pseudocyst: non-operative conservative management--report on 3 cases

Eur J Pediatr Surg. 1993 Oct;3(5):302-5. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1066034.

Abstract

The authors report on 3 cases of post-traumatic pancreatic pseudocysts in children. Complete healing occurred with non-operative conservative treatment and total parenteral nutrition. Daily follow-up with clinical evaluation, abdominal ultrasound and lab exams are detailed under definite criteria of selection and follow-up. This mode of treatment might be considered as an alternative to exploratory laparotomy and external drainage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amylases / blood
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreas / injuries*
  • Pancreatic Pseudocyst / etiology
  • Pancreatic Pseudocyst / therapy*
  • Parenteral Nutrition, Total*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / therapy*

Substances

  • Amylases