[Immune deficiency in the genesis of acute postoperative pancreatitis (initial studies)]

The issue of acute postoperative pancreatitis (APP) development is discussed against the background of the immune state of the organism. The problem in itself is by no means a new one. Attention is called to the major role of immunodeficiency as an underlying cause of APP. Proceeding from experience had with two observations, the early results of researches along this line are presented.