BCM
Gastroenterology Grand Rounds - Take Home Lessons
The main lessons to take home concerning this case
are:
1. Patients with severe pancreatitis with evidence of
organ failure, pancreatic necrosis on CT scan, rise in APACHE II scores
or those who develop complications, need to be considered for nutritional
support.
2. Total Enteral Nutrition (TEN) is both practical and
desirable in the management of patients with acute pancreatitis.
