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Acute Pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas, a large organ behind the stomach that produces enzymes and hormones that help digestion and regulate blood sugar levels. It is typically caused by gallstones or excessive consumption of alcohol, but can also occur due to trauma, medications, or metabolic d…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 6 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 3× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas, a large organ behind the stomach that produces enzymes and hormones that help digestion and regulate blood sugar levels. It is typically caused by gallstones or excessive consumption of alcohol, but can also occur due to trauma, medications, or metabolic disorders. Symptoms of acute pancreatitis may include pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal tenderness. Treatment typically includes medications to reduce inflammation, pain relief, and, in severe cases, hospitalization. Acute pancreatitis is a serious medical condition with a high mortality rate, although most people can make a full recovery with prompt and proper medical care.

Research published in this journal

6 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 6 articles above have been cited 3 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Surgery Proceedings.

Journal editorial board
Sathya-Prasad Burjonrappa · United States Luigi Boni · Italy Salvador Morales-Conde · Spain

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