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Acute Pancreatitis
Researchers from Medical University of Gdansk discuss findings in acute pancreatitis
March 2nd, 2008
"Infected pancreatic necrosis (IPN) is a serious complication of acute pancreatitis. Data concerning survivors' quality of life and pancreatic functions are scarce," scientists in Gdansk, Poland report. "Follow-up of the patients with alcohol and biliary etiology of IPN treated with open necrosectomy was performed. Twenty-eight survivors after operative treatment (Bradley procedure) of IPN were followed up 24 to 96 months after discharge from the hospital ( 10 biliary and 18 alcohol patients). Their exocrine and endocrine pancreatic functions and quality of life (Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy scale) were evaluated. Pancreatic tissue remaining after...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-03-02)
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