University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository
Specialty
Hospital Medicine
Advisor
Dr. Thomas Colletti
Abstract
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is one of the leading gastrointestinal causes of hospitalizations across the United States. Despite advances in modern medicine, AP continues to be associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and healthcare utilization. The most common causes of AP include gallstones, alcohol, and idiopathic. Another uncommon, but well-established, cause of AP is hypertriglyceridemia. Approximately 20% of hospitalized AP patients will go on to develop severe acute pancreatitis (SAP), which carries a substantial mortality rate. Healthcare providers must have a thorough understanding of this complex disease process in order to improve patient outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Carlson K. Acute Pancreatitis: A Clinical Review. University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository. 2021; 3(3).
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