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→Exploratory Laparotomy/Necropsy Findings
===Exploratory Laparotomy/Necropsy Findings===
===Exploratory Laparotomy/Necropsy Findings===
The pancreas will be oedematous and soft with fibrinous attachments to surrounding organs, there may be free fluid within the peritoneal cavity and pancreas liquefaction if severe enough.
The pancreas will be oedematous and soft with fibrinous attachments to surrounding organs, there may be free fluid within the peritoneal cavity and pancreas liquefaction if severe enough.
Pseudocysts may be present, as well as omental and pancreatic haemorrhages and areas of fat necrosis.
Pseudocysts may be present, as well as omental and pancreatic [[Haemorrhage - Pathology|haemorrhages]] and areas of fat necrosis.
A biopsy should be taken to provide evidence of inflammation.
A biopsy should be taken to provide evidence of inflammation.