Alcohol-induced pancreatic injury (Part 2). Evolution of pathogenetic theories.
In Part I of this paper, features of alcoholic pancreatitis that are still poorly understood were reviewed and factors that might favor biliary-pancreatic reflux were summarized. Part II deals with additional pathogenetic schemes that might shed light on this perplexing disorder.
Wilson
J S
JS
Department of Gastroenterology, Prince Henry Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
Korsten
M A
MA
Pirola
R C
RC
D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications*; D000818:Animals; D000431:Ethanol / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D010179:Pancreas / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000473:pathology; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology
D000431:Ethanol