New Perspectives on Acute Pancreatitis

Abstract

The past decade has witnessed considerable changes in the clinical management of acute pancreatitis. Simultaneously, significant advances have been made in understanding the cellular and biochemical events involved in the initiation of this disease. This review summarizes recent clinical and scientific progress regarding acute pancreatitis and suggests areas for future investigation.

Key Words:

• Benzamidine
• cerulein pancreatitis
• chloroquine
• choline-deficient
• ethione-supplemented diet-induced pancreatitis
• cysteine protease inhibitor
• pancreatitis
• zymogen activation