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Acute pancreatitis presents a complex medical emergency characterized by rapid onset inflammation of the pancreas, demanding timely diagnosis and management to prevent complications. The condition primarily manifests through severe upper abdominal pain that often radiates to the back. This pain intensifies following the consumption of fatty foods. Accompanying symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, fever, dyspnea, cyanosis, and jaundice can vary in intensity but significantly...
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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Pancreatology

Background:

  • Increasing incidence of acute pancreatitis necessitates updated management strategies.
  • Acute pancreatitis poses significant risks of organ failure, local complications, morbidity, and mortality.