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Acute pancreatitis is a disease with a significant mortality and has been reported as the principal diagnosis in 2% of all admissions with abdominal pain to hospitals in the UK (1). The management of acute pancreatitis involves a multi-disciplinary approach, and requires a considerable investment of time and expertise. It can at times test the skill and patience of medical and paramedical staff, as well as consuming considerable hospital resources.
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Gould, S.W.T., Glazer, G. (1999). The Burden of Acute Pancreatitis. In: Johnson, C.D., Imrie, C.W. (eds) Pancreatic Disease. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0801-6_13
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