Abstract
An inflammatory process involving the pancreas, known as pancreatitis, can be categorized as either acute or chronic and may present in one of many ways. The clinical manifestations of acute pancreatitis are generally limited to epigastric or right upper quadrant pain, while manifestations of chronic pancreatitis are broader and may include abdominal pain in tandem with signs and symptoms of pancreatic endocrine and exocrine insufficiency. An understanding of the initial insult, proper classification, and prognosis are all factors that are of paramount importance as it pertains to managing patients who are afflicted with this disease. Our review delves into the depths of pancreatitis by exploring the embryology and anatomy of the pancreas, the pathophysiology and etiology of acute and chronic pancreatitis, and the medical and surgical management of acute and chronic pancreatitis.
Highlights
BackgroundPancreatitis is a pathology with many underlying facets
An understanding of the initial insult, proper classification, and prognosis are all factors that are of paramount importance as it pertains to managing patients who are afflicted with this disease
Our review delves into the depths of pancreatitis by exploring the embryology and anatomy of the pancreas, the pathophysiology and etiology of acute and chronic pancreatitis, and the medical and surgical management of acute and chronic pancreatitis
Summary
Hamza Ashraf 1 , John Paul Colombo 2, 3 , Vincent Marcucci 4 , Jonathan Rhoton 5 , Oluwatofunmi Olowoyo 6. 1. Medical Education, St. Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, USA 2. Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, USA 5. Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, USA 6.
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