Acute pancreatitis.
Acute pancreatitis is a common disease. As knowledge of its pathophysiology improves, evidence is found to confirm and refute present management and also to suggest new approaches. This article addresses some of these areas in the context of the management of acute pancreatitis.
Cartmell
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Department of Surgery, Plymouth Postgraduate Medical School, Derriford Hospital.
Kingsnorth
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