Emphysematous Pancreatitis Mimicking Bowel Perforation. Issue 7 (20th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sandhu, Sunny; Alhankawi, Dhuha; Chintanaboina, Jayakrishna; Prajapati, Devang
• Is Part Of: ACG Case Reports Journal. Volume 8:Issue 7(2021)
• Page Start: e00641
• Publication Date: 2021-07-20
• DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000641
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2326-3253

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Emphysematous pancreatitis is a rare complication of acute necrotizing pancreatitis, which carries a mortality rate of up to 70%. It has only been described in isolated case reports. We report a patient who presented with suspected bowel perforation and was subsequently found to have emphysematous pancreatitis that was managed successfully with multidisciplinary team involvement.