A male patient presents 8 weeks after an episode of ...

A male patient presents 8 weeks after an episode of acute pancreatitis. He reports vague abdominal pain and difficulty eating. His vital signs and laboratory values are normal, but his examination is notable for epigastric tenderness. A computed tomography scan shows a 10-cm pancreatic pseudocyst adjacent to the stomach. Which is the next best step?

A. Discharge to home with antibiotics

B. Percutaneous aspiration

C. Percutaneous drainage

D. Endoscopic drainage

E. Operative drainage

Select your answer:

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Illnesses and Diseases in Caregiving Muscular System Muscle Anatomy Blood Cells Skeleton Human Eye Immunity in Humans Organic Compounds, Minerals and Enzymes Kinetics Biological Molecules and Enzymes Biology Assessment DNA Structure and Function Pancreas Movement Dermatology

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