Acute Pancreatitis: Clinical Evaluation, Risk Stratification, and Evidence-Based Management

Definition & Pathophysiology Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an acute inflammatory process of the pancreas, characterized by autodigestion of pancreatic tissue due to premature activation of pancreatic enzymes (e.g., trypsinogen →…

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Chronic Pancreatitis: A Clinically Oriented Review with Emphasis on Diagnosis, Etiologic Workup, Complications, and Evidence-Based Management

Pathophysiology Overview Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a progressive, irreversible inflammatory pancreatic disorder characterized histopathologically by: Fibrotic replacement of parenchyma Calcification (in ~75% of alcoholic CP) Ductal distortion (strictures, dilatation, stones)…

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