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Can Blunt Trauma Cause Pancreatitis?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016
Question: If I would get a hole into my pancreas from falling off my bicycle and the steering wheel stabbing my pancreas,, what would happen and how long time would it take to happen ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Pancreatitis and Pancreatic duct leak

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Blunt injury to abdomen can damage the pancreas and can cause pancreatitis and pancreatic duct leak leading to pancreatic ascites.

This occurs as as acute event and can start within a few hours of injury.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Can Blunt Trauma Cause Pancreatitis?

Brief Answer: Pancreatitis and Pancreatic duct leak Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. Blunt injury to abdomen can damage the pancreas and can cause pancreatitis and pancreatic duct leak leading to pancreatic ascites. This occurs as as acute event and can start within a few hours of injury. Regards, Dr.R.K.