A 40-year-old man undergoes open debridement of extensive pancreatic necrosis involving the body and tail of the pancreas. What is the likelihood of his developing diabetes?
A. 100%
B. 80%
C. 20%
D. <10% E. There is no risk of developing diabetes mellitus.
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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
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