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Recurrent pancreatitis after partial ileal bypass for hyperlipidaemia. A case report
South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
|September 28, 1985
Summary
This case study highlights a patient experiencing recurrent acute pancreatitis following ileal bypass surgery for hyperlipidemia. Nutritional support via parenteral hyperalimentation aided recovery and management.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Surgical Case Reports
- Metabolic Disorders
Background:
- Partial ileal bypass surgery, historically used for hyperlipidemia, can lead to gastrointestinal complications.
- Alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis is a significant clinical concern.
- Recurrent pancreatitis poses challenges in patient management and requires effective therapeutic strategies.