Acute gallstone pancreatitis: a constant challenge for the surgeon.
Τίτλος | Acute gallstone pancreatitis: a constant challenge for the surgeon. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2008 |
Authors | Papavramidis, T. S., Zandes N., Hatzimisios K., Koutsimani T., Kehagia F., Agorastou P., Doulgerakis M., & Patoulidis I. |
Journal | Indian J Surg |
Volume | 70 |
Issue | 5 |
Pagination | 224-6 |
Date Published | 2008 Oct |
ISSN | 0972-2068 |
Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Acute pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas caused by autodigestion of the gland by its enzymes. It includes a broad spectrum of pancreatic disease, which varies from parenchymal edema to necrosis. The objective of the current study was to describe the symptoms of the patients with gallstone-associated pancreatitis and to reinforce the opinion that operation, within the first 72 hours after the onset of the disease, has many advantages and has to be considered as a treatment option when ERCP is not available. |
DOI | 10.1007/s12262-008-0064-2 |
Alternate Journal | Indian J Surg |
PubMed ID | 23133067 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC3452406 |