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Acute Pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis: epigastric pain radiating to back, nausea, elevated lipase (>3× ULN). Most common causes: gallstones (40%) and alcohol (30%). Ranson or BISAP score predicts severity.
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The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the first part of the small intestine. It secretes digestive juices into the small intestine through a tube called the pancreatic duct. The pancreas also releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. It happens when digestive enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself. Pancreatitis can be ac…
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NCT06835023
This clinical trial aims to learn if a combination of Dextran 40 and Ringer's lactate solution can improve fluid resuscitation in mild and moderate acute pancreatitis (AP) and prevent complications. The main questions it aims to answer are…
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