title: Management of pancreatic trauma.
abstract: The treatment of pancreatic injuries presents the surgeon with unusual diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Errors in the initial management of patients with injury to the pancreas may lead to life-threatening complications. The author suggests that only by maintaining a constant clinical suspicion of the presence of a pancreatic injury and by performing an orderly exploration of the pancreas when indicated can costly delays in treatment by avoided. A thoughtful approach to pancreatic drainage and resection will ensure optimal surgical care to the injured patient.
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010179:Pancreas / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D010180:Pancreatectomy; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery