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Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer.
Primary care - 1 Dec 2017
Walling Anne, Freelove Robert
Abstract excerpt
Most cases of acute pancreatitis are related to gallstones. More than 80% resolve within a few days. The diagnosis is based on upper abdominal pain, elevated lipase and/or amylase, and transabdominal ultrasound findings. Management requires early aggressive hydration, pain control, nutritional support, and monitoring for progression. Patients who develop hypovolemia, systemic inflammatory response, pancreatic...
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