Fork-tip and Franseen needles provide higher diagnostic accuracy for autoimmune pancreatitis than reverse/forward-bevel needles
Specific Needle Types Improve Diagnosis of Autoimmune Pancreatitis
This meta-analysis of 732 patients evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of EUS-FNB in autoimmune pancreatitis. Findings indicate that Fork-tip …
Certain needle types in endoscopic ultrasounds show higher accuracy for diagnosing autoimmune pancreatitis, helping doctors get clearer resu…
Case report and literature review on IgG4-related disease misdiagnosed as pancreatic cancer in a 70-year-old male
A 70-year-old man avoided unnecessary surgery after doctors found a treatable autoimmune condition
This case report and literature review examines a 70-year-old male patient with IgG4-related autoimmune pancreatitis initially suspected as …
A 70-year-old man with a pancreatic mass was found to have a treatable autoimmune disease, sparing him from unnecessary surgery.
Research across Acute Pancreatitis
Related studies from across the Acute Pancreatitis family.
Post-cholecystectomy nutrition: early oral feeding may shorten hospital stay, protein needs 1.2-1.5 g/kg/day
Postoperative Nutrition May Shorten Hospital Stays After Gallbladder Surgery
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on postoperative nutritional management after cholecystectomy, focusing on early oral feeding, pr…
Newer nutritional strategies like early oral feeding and protein supplements may help patients recover faster after gallbladder surgery.
Xuesaitong injection plus conventional therapy improves clinical response rate in patients with acute pancreatitis
Xuesaitong Injection May Improve Outcomes for Acute Pancreatitis
This meta-analysis of 1,529 patients found that Xuesaitong injection combined with conventional therapy improved the clinical response rate …
A review of 1,529 patients suggests that adding Xuesaitong injections to standard care may improve recovery and shorten hospital stays for p…
Syringe pump alarm misinterpretation can lead to local anesthetic overdose in patients with acute pancreatitis
Misread Pump Alarm Causes Local Anesthetic Overdose
This case report and literature review describes an instance of local anesthetic overdose caused by the misinterpretation of a syringe pump …
A misread syringe pump alarm led to a local anesthetic overdose in an ICU patient, causing severe side effects. Learn how to prevent this.
Rectal indomethacin and somatostatin combination most effective for preventing post-ERCP pancreatitis
New data shows best way to prevent pancreatitis after ERCP
This network meta-analysis of 15627 patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) found that the combination of …
A new analysis identifies a specific drug combination that helps protect patients from severe inflammation and complications during a common…
AML infiltration of bile duct identified as primary cause of acute pancreatitis in case report
Leukemia Cells Found as Cause of Severe Pancreatitis
This case report and literature review describes a 34-year-old man with acute pancreatitis and type 2 diabetes, where acute myeloid leukemia…
A rare case shows how a specific type of leukemia can infiltrate the pancreas and cause severe inflammation in patients with diabetes.
Comprehensive clinical reference system integrates etiology, diagnosis, and management for chronic pancreatitis complications
New Clinical Reference System for Managing Chronic Pancreatitis Complications
This narrative review synthesizes the etiology, diagnostic criteria, and management strategies for primary complications of chronic pancreat…
A new clinical reference system helps doctors identify and manage common complications like digestive issues and bone disease in patients wi…
Sulbactam-durlobactam and tigecycline provide clinical improvement for polymicrobial infections in severe acute pancreatitis
New drug combination shows promise for severe pancreatic infections
This case report describes the use of sulbactam-durlobactam and tigecycline for a 51-year-old male with severe acute pancreatitis and organ …
A new antibiotic combination helped a patient with a life-threatening infection that was resistant to many common drugs.
Pancreatic cancer involves multilayered mechanisms from environment to immune escape
Review reveals complex causes of pancreatic cancer
This narrative review synthesizes the multilayered mechanisms of pancreatic cancer, including environmental exposure, genetic susceptibility…
Pancreatic cancer arises from a mix of genetics, lifestyle, and inflammation, review finds.
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate shows positive therapeutic effects on various digestive system diseases in animal models
Green tea compound shows potential for several digestive diseases
This meta-analysis of 63 preclinical studies involving 738 animals indicates that Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) has a positive therapeut…
A review of animal studies suggests a green tea compound could help treat various cancers and digestive conditions.
Network meta-analysis ranks blood purification strategies for severe acute pancreatitis
Blood Purification May Help Severe Pancreatitis Scores But Not Mortality
A network meta-analysis of 3,707 patients found hemoperfusion plus continuous renal replacement therapy most effective for improving APACHE …
A network meta-analysis of 3,707 patients found specific blood purification methods improved organ function scores but did not lower death r…
Robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy reduces blood loss and conversions but increases operative time and cost
Robot Surgery Matches Laparoscopic for Pancreas Cancer Outcomes
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 15790 patients undergoing distal pancreatectomy found that robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy …
New data shows robot-assisted pancreas surgery matches standard laparoscopic methods in safety and cancer control, while cutting blood loss …
Meta-analysis shows lactated ringer's may shorten hospital stay but offers no mortality benefit in acute pancreatitis
New review shows lactated ringer fluid may shorten hospital stays for some pancreatitis patients without saving lives
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated fluid resuscitation strategies for patients with acute pancreatitis. The analysis compare…
A large study found that using lactated ringer fluid instead of normal saline did not lower death rates for acute pancreatitis. However, the…