Pancreatitis

Gene analysis shows pancreatitis is a pre-malignant disorder in some patients

Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, June 12th, 2003

Gene analysis shows pancreatitis is a pre-malignant disorder in some patients.

According to recent research from the United States, "in the past decade, our understanding of the genetic basis, pathogenesis, and natural history of pancreatitis has grown strikingly. In severe acute pancreatitis, intensive medical support and non-surgical intervention for complications keeps patients alive; surgical drainage (necrosectomy) is reserved for patients with infected necrosis for whom supportive measures have failed. Enteral feeding has largely replaced the parenteral route; controversy remains with respect to use of prophylactic antibiotics."

"Although gene...

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Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (2003-06-12)

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