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Merve Gurakar1, Mahya Faghih1, Vikesh K Singh2
1Division of Gastroenterology, Pancreatitis Center, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Abstract:
The last decade has seen a dramatic paradigm shift for the treatment of pancreatitis and its related complications away from surgery to minimally invasive endoscopic approaches. In this review, we provide an overview of the indications, techniques and outcomes of endoscopic interventions in the management of acute and chronic pancreatitis. Emphasis is placed on drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts and treatment of pain in chronic pancreatitis.
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Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, which occurs when the immune system becomes active and causes swelling, pain, and disruptions in organ function. Pancreatitis can manifest as either an acute or chronic condition.
Acute pancreatitis arises suddenly and lasts for a brief duration, while chronic pancreatitis is a long-term affliction...
Acute Pancreatitis I: Introduction
Acute pancreatitis is characterized by rapid inflammation of the pancreas, often caused by factors like gallstone blockage or excessive alcohol consumption. Chronic pancreatitis, on the other hand, is a slow, progressive inflammation that may result from long-term alcohol abuse, obstructions in the pancreatic duct, or genetic factors.
The causes of acute pancreatitis include: