Approach to acute, recurrent, and chronic pancreatitis

Kinney, T.P.; Freeman, M.L.

Minnesota Medicine 91(6): 29-33

2008


ISSN/ISBN: 0026-556X
PMID: 18616018
Document Number: 617159
Pancreatitis can manifest as a one-time episode, recurring attacks, or chronic pain. It is caused by numerous factors ranging from alcohol consumption to gallstones to subtle obstructive causes and occult autoimmune disorders. As a result, determining the etiology and effectively treating the causes and consequences of pancreatitis can be challenging. This article reviews the diagnosis and management of acute, acute recurrent, and chronic pancreatitis, focusing on more challenging scenarios.

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