Changing Trends In Acute Pancreatitis –A Retrospective Study
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim: To analyse the role of alcohol as a causative agent of acute pancreatitis in patients getting admitted at CMCH with features of acute pancreatitis were enrolled in study Methods:The patients admitted with features of acute pancreatitis were examined clinically, basic investigations was done and diagnosis was confirmed with the investigations like serum amylase, USG abdomen and pelvis , CECT abdomen and pelvis. Retrospectively history of number of years of alcohol intake was elicited and also the severity of pancreatitis was assessed. Results: it was observed that major cause of acute pancreatitis was found to be alcohol intake and the incidence of acute severe pancreatitis has also reduced very much. Conclusion: Alcohol is the major causative factor for acute pancreatitis and the incidence of severe forms of pancreatitis has reduced in the modern era especially over the past decade.
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Dr. V. S Venkadesan, Dr. D. N Renganathan
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