Acute pancreatitis resident survival guide: Difference between revisions
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===Life Threatening Causes=== | ===Life Threatening Causes=== | ||
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated. | Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated. | ||
Acute pancreatitis from any cause may be life-threatening especially if it progresses to necrotizing pancreatitis. However, in last several years it has come down due to advances in diagnosis and treatment strategies. | |||
===Common Causes=== | ===Common Causes=== | ||
Revision as of 18:11, 26 November 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vidit Bhargava, M.B.B.S [2]
Definition
It is an acute inflammation of the pancreas characterized by elevated pancreatic enzymes and severe abdominal pain.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated. Acute pancreatitis from any cause may be life-threatening especially if it progresses to necrotizing pancreatitis. However, in last several years it has come down due to advances in diagnosis and treatment strategies.
Common Causes
Management
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