Experimental models of acute pancreatitis.
Various models of experimental acute pancreatitis are described. An ideal model would be reproducible, have a similar natural history to that of the human disease and a similar response to treatment. Furthermore, it should be relatively cheap and simple. Few, if any, of the available experimental models completely satisfy these criteria. The appropriate choice of model is discussed, as are possible future developments in this field.
Department of Surgery, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.
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AK
Banerjee
S W
SW
Galloway
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Kingsnorth
D000208:Acute Disease; D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000209:etiology*