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Acute Pancreatitis Risk Factors
Researchers at Southampton General Hospital, Department of Surgery publish new data on acute pancreatitis risk factors
May 6th, 2008
Researchers detail in 'The impact of obesity on the course and outcome of acute pancreatitis,' new data in acute pancreatitis. According to a study from Southampton, the United Kingdom, "Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in many countries and is an established risk factor in many chronic illnesses, but its role in acute illness is less clear. Pancreatologists have long recognized obesity as a risk factor for a poor outcome in severe acute pancreatitis." "There are now several studies that have identified obesity as a primary risk factor for developing local complications (abscess, pseudocyst, necrosis), organ failure, and death. Indeed, meta-analysis of these...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-05-06)
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