How would you diagnose and confirm a pancreatic leak in a post Whipple patient?
A. CT abdomen and pelvis with PO and IV contrast Wrong Choice!
B. Reexploration in the operating room Wrong Choice!
C. Send drain fluid for Amylase level, diagnostic if the abdominal drain fluid Amylase level is 2× the upper limit of normal serum Amylase Wrong Choice!
D. Send drain fluid and serum for Amylase level, diagnostic if the abdominal drain fluid Amylase level is 3× the upper limit of normal serum Amylase Correct Choice
Answer:D
How would you diagnose and confirm a pancreatic leak in a post Whipple patient?
A. CT abdomen and pelvis with PO and IV contrast Wrong Choice! B. Reexploration in the operating room Wrong Choice! C. Send drain fluid for Amylase level, diagnostic if the abdominal drain fluid Amylase level is 2× the upper limit of normal serum Amylase Wrong Choice! D. Send drain fluid and serum for Amylase level, diagnostic if the abdominal drain fluid Amylase level is 3× the upper limit of normal serum Amylase Correct Choice