Pancreatic Collection Drainage

Drain placement into a pancreatic/peripancreatic collection.

Drainage and Aspiration

Pancreatic Collection Drainage

Synonyms : pancreatic necrosis drainage, percutaneous pancreatic pseudocyst drainage

Background

Symptomatic pancreatic collection (pseudocyst, organized necrosis) complicating pancreatitis.

Procedure

CT/US-guided drain. Duration: 30-45 minutes.

Risks

Superinfection, pancreatic fistula, bleeding.

Recovery

Drain in place for weeks. Follow-up CT.

Practical information

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia.