[The use of somatostatin in the therapy of acute pancreatitis].
The authors report their experience in the use of somatostatin in severe acute pancreatitis. From 1985 to 1990, 169 patients with severe acute pancreatitis have been observed in the Surgery Division of "S. Andrea" Hospital in Vercelli. After the introduction, the evaluation of methods employed and results obtained, the authors conclude that somatostatin can give a good response in this kind of patient without side effects or complications.
Ciconi
E
E
Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, USSL 45, Ospedale S. Andrea, Vercelli.
Capoluongo
R
R
Balzaretti
F
F
Balduzzi
G
G
D000208:Acute Disease; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013004:Somatostatin / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D013004:Somatostatin
Uso della somatostatina nella terapia della pancreatite acuta.