Management of Acute Pancreatitis: a Prospective Study

Journal Title: New Indian Journal of Surgery - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 4

Abstract

Introduction: Acute pancreatitis is characterised by sudden onset of abdominal pain. Gallstones disease, alcoholism are the commonest causes of acute pancreatitis. Material Method: The study was carried to judge the outcome and efficacy of pancreatitis. Patients presenting with acute pain abdomen with clinical presentation of pancreatitis proven with investigation were managed conservatively. Results: 28 patients were studied who were between 35- 47years. There were no mortalities. 3 patients developed pseudocyst and 3 patients developed pancreatic necrosis. Conclusion: Conservative management is preferred treatment of acute non infective pancreatitis.

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Amit Goel

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  • EP ID EP472730
  • DOI 10.21088/nijs.0976.4747.8417.4
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Amit Goel (2017). Management of Acute Pancreatitis: a Prospective Study. New Indian Journal of Surgery, 8(4), 482-483. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-472730