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This is a Case Report study (also classified as: Literature Review).

Abdominal sepsis due to rupture of a giant pancreatic pseudocyst: a life-threatening complication

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Case report and literature review on surgical management of giant pancreatic pseudocyst ruptures, emphasizing the urgency of diagnosis.

Emergency exploratory laparotomy revealed ruptured giant pancreatic pseudocyst, leading to successful source control.
Intraoperative findings confirmed purulent intra-abdominal collections and approximately 450 ml of infected fluid was drained.
Surgical management, including transgastric drainage and cystogastrostomy, was vital for resolving sepsis and restoring gastrointestinal function.
The study underscores the significance of early diagnosis and individualized surgical intervention for critically ill patients.

Arias et al. (2025) studied this question.

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