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  • Title: [Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical aspects, diagnosis and treatment of posttraumatic pancreatitis].
    Author: Molitvoslovov AB, Filin AV.
    Journal: Khirurgiia (Mosk); 1994 Apr; (4):10-2. PubMed ID: 8041062.
    Abstract:
    The authors generalize their experience in the treatment of 41 patients with posttraumatic pancreatitis. This complication predominated in the early postoperative period in patients with various degree of injury to the pancreas. The main etiopathogenic factors of the development of posttraumatic pancreatitis are indicated. The therapeutic tactics was mainly nonoperative. The effect was positive in 24 cases. Seventeen (41.5%) patients had the pyodestructive form. The mortality rate was 29.3%. The leading principle of management was the initial attitude towards all patients with injury to the pancreas as if they were potential patients with posttraumatic pancreatitis, and the prescription of preventive treatment.
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