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Conservative management versus surgical drainage in pancreatic pseudocyst
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Dr. Arundhati Jayvant Awadan, Dr. Alok Kumar Srivastava, Dr. Navendu Mohan, Dr. Vikas Sushil Tiwari, Dr. Akshata Sharad Gaitonde, Dr. Vaishali Vijay Sharma
Abstract
Pancreatic pseudocyst is a relatively common
complication of both acute and chronic pancreatitis. It typically manifests as
persistent abdominal pain and tenderness following the apparent resolution of
the acute inflammatory episode. The management of pancreatic pseudocyst broadly
includes two approaches: conservative (non-operative) management and surgical
drainage. Conservative management is generally recommended for small,
asymptomatic pseudocysts of short duration, as a significant proportion resolve
spontaneously. In contrast, surgical intervention is indicated for pseudocysts
that are large, symptomatic, persistent, or complicated by infection,
hemorrhage, rupture, or obstruction of adjacent structures. Approximately 50%
of pancreatic pseudocysts resolve without intervention and can be managed
conservatively, whereas surgical drainage is undertaken to alleviate symptoms
and prevent potentiall complications. This article aims to review and
critically compare conservative management and surgical drainage of pancreatic
pseudocysts with respect to their indications, advantages, disadvantages,
outcomes, and associated complications.
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Dr. Arundhati Jayvant Awadan, Dr. Alok Kumar Srivastava, Dr. Navendu Mohan, Dr. Vikas Sushil Tiwari, Dr. Akshata Sharad Gaitonde, Dr. Vaishali Vijay Sharma "Conservative management versus surgical drainage in pancreatic pseudocyst". International Journal of Surgery Research, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 1-4
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