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What is acute pancreatitis?

April 26, 2017acute pancreatitis

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What is acute pancreatitis?

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Acute pancreatitis is an acute inflammation of the pancreas. In 80-85% of the cases, acute pancreatitis is mild and heals fully in a few days. However, a very severe and life-threatening inflammation can develop requiring hospitalization in an intensive care unit and in some cases surgery.