Evaluation the results of percutaneous drainage in the treatment of severe acute pancreatitis

Abstract

Objectives: Evaluating the result and complications of percutaneous drainage under the guidance of imaging in the treatment of severe acute pancreatitis. Subjects and methods: A total of 51 patients diagnosed with severe acute pancreatitis at Bach Mai hospital from 7/2021 to 7/2022 were treated by percutaneous drainage. Results: 51 patients included 41 men and 10 women, with the age from 27 to 72 years old, the success rate of drainage technique is 97,3%, the mortality rate of patients in the study is 7,8% and there were no cases of complications after drainage. Clinical and laboratory symptoms were significantly reduced compared with pre-drainage. Conclusions: Percutaneous drainage under the radiology guidance with ascite, inflammatory fluid in acute pancreatitis is a safe technique with a high success rate