What are the potential complications associated with pancreatitis?

No matter the type, pancreatitis can lead to serious complications, including:

Acute Pancreatitis Complications:

1. Pancreatic necrosis: Dead pancreatic tissue can lead to infection or abscesses.
2. Infection: Bacterial or fungal infections can occur in necrotic tissue.
3. Abscesses: Infected fluid collections can form in the pancreas.
4. Pseudocysts: Fluid-filled sacs can develop in the pancreas.
5. Pancreatic fistula: Abnormal connections between the pancreas and other organs.
6. Hemorrhage: Bleeding in the pancreas or surrounding tissues.
7. Organ failure: Kidney, lung, or cardiovascular failure.
8. Malnutrition: Malabsorption of nutrients due to pancreatic insufficiency.