Do the etiological factors of acute pancreatitis affect the course of the disease?

Objectives Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammation of the pancreas which is the most frequently caused by cholelithiasis and alcohol abuse. The morbidity of AP in regard with certain etiological factor differs between the European countries. The aims of the study were to retrospectively assess the etiology of AP and to evaluate correlation between the etiology of AP and demographic data, CRP (C-reactive protein), WBC (white blood cells) count on admission, duration of hospitalization, severity and mortality of AP.

Source: Pancreatology - June 1, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Natalia Fabisiak, Adam Fabisiak, Ewa Malecka-Panas, Anita Gasiorowska Tags: 1. Acute Pancreatitis I Source Type: research