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COVID-19 and Acute Pancreatitis: What Do Surgeons Need to Know?

Vishal Gupta1

  • 1Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, 226003 UP India.

The Indian Journal of Surgery
|August 25, 2020
PubMed

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This study examines acute pancreatitis in patients with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Limited data exists on the incidence, progression, and outcomes of this extra-pulmonary manifestation.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Virology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) primarily affects the respiratory system.
  • Extra-pulmonary symptoms of COVID-19 are increasingly recognized.
  • Data on acute pancreatitis as a COVID-19 complication is scarce.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence, clinical course, and outcomes of acute pancreatitis in patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
  • To add to the understanding of gastrointestinal manifestations of COVID-19.
  • To provide insights into the management and prognosis of COVID-19 associated acute pancreatitis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patient data.
  • Review of clinical records and laboratory findings.
  • Comparison of outcomes between COVID-19 patients with and without acute pancreatitis.

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Keywords:
Atlanta classificationCorona virusPancreatitisPseudocyst

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