[Application of thermostream method in the surgical treatment of infectious pancreatic diseases].

Application of thermostream method secures a safe sterilization in infected pancreatic affection. It was confirmed by the results of 9 operations, performed on pigs with follow-up to 270 days. Thermal influence toward infected pancreatic tissue was delivered using hot air stream during 20 sec for 1 cm2 area in temperature 140 degrees C. Interstitial oedema is local after thermostream processing of pancreas, the reversible structural-functional changes were revealed in the organ tissues, localized aside from the influence zone. According to bacteriological investigations data obtained, microflora was absent. Successful clinical trial of thermostream method in patients with infected pancreatic affection in an acute necrotic pancreatitis permits to recommend its wide application in surgical practice.