Korean J Gastroenterol.  2017 Mar;69(3):196-198. 10.4166/kjg.2017.69.3.196.

Emphysematous Pancreatitis as a Complication of Acute Gallstone Pancreatitis

• Paik WH

• KMID: 2383415
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2017.69.3.196

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Gallstones*
Pancreatitis*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) CT scan shows multifocal peripancreatic/periduodenal fluid collection with infiltration. (B) The common bile duct was mildly dilated with wall enhancement (black arrowhead). (C) CT scan shows gallbladder stone (white arrowhead). CT, computed tomography.

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  Fig. 2 CT scan shows the presence of air bubbles around the pancreas (black arrows) with peripancreatic fluid collection and necrosis (white arrows). CT, computed tomography.

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  Fig. 3 CT scan shows improvement of emphysematous pancreatitis after administration of empirical antibiotics six weeks later. CT, computed tomography.

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