The Role of Nutritional Management in the Clinical Course of Severe Complications Associated with the Pancreas after Abdominal Surgery: Presentation of Four Cases

Abstract

Background: All surgeons should note that complications associated with the pancreas after abdominal surgery can be severe and can induce life-threatening problems such as sepsis, abdominal abscess, and intra-abdominal hemorrhage. In such situations, nutritional management is a key element of therapy to achieve a favorable clinical course. Methods:We reviewed the clinical course of four patients with complications associated with the pancreas after abdominal surgery from