Plasmapheresis in the Management of Acute Pancreatitis due to Severe Hypertriglyceridemia—Reporting New Cases

Acute pancreatitis is a potentially life-threatening disease. If the diagnosis and the treatment are not prompt, it can rapidly evolve to a medical emergency. Severe hypertriglyceridemia, defined as above 1000 mg/dl, is the third most common cause of acute pancreatitis. Conventional management inclu...

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Main Authors: Andreia Campos, Josefina Santos, Cristina Freitas, Ana Castro, Sofia Santos, JP Pimentel, António Cabrita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Codon Publications 2017-02-01
Series:Journal of Renal and Hepatic Disorders
Online Access:https://jrenhep.com/index.php/jrenhep/article/view/3