Pancreatic abscess

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Category/Organ System:	Category: Infection (old)
Type:	Category: Medical Problem (old)
Main Diagnosis:	Pancreatic abscess
Sub Diagnosis:	PANCREATIC ABSCESS
Diagnosis Code:	7300 - Pancreatic Abscess
Comorbid Diagnosis:	No
Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10):	0
Program:	CC & Med
Status:	Currently Collected

Pancreatic abscess is a late complication of acute necrotising, occurring more than 4 weeks after the initial attack. A pancreatic abscess is a collection of pus resulting from tissue necrosis, liquefaction, and infection. It is estimated that approximately 3% of the patients suffering from acute pancreatitis will develop an abscess.