Management of Hypertriglyceridemia Induced Acute Pancreatitis
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-07-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hypertriglyceridemia is an uncommon but a well-established etiology of acute pancreatitis leading to significant morbidity and mortality.
The risk and severity of acute pancreatitis increase with increasing levels of serum triglycerides.
It is crucial to identify hypertriglyceridemia as the cause of pancreatitis and initiate appropriate treatment plan.
Initial supportive treatment is similar to management of other causes of acute pancreatitis with additional specific therapies tailored to lower serum triglycerides levels.
This includes plasmapheresis, insulin, heparin infusion, and hemofiltration.
After the acute episode, diet and lifestyle modifications along with hypolipidemic drugs should be initiated to prevent further episodes.
Currently, there is paucity of studies directly comparing different modalities.
This article provides a comprehensive review of management of hypertriglyceridemia induced acute pancreatitis.
We conclude by summarizing our treatment approach to manage hypertriglyceridemia induced acute pancreatitis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Garg, Rajat& Rustagi, Tarun. 2018. Management of Hypertriglyceridemia Induced Acute Pancreatitis. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Garg, Rajat& Rustagi, Tarun. Management of Hypertriglyceridemia Induced Acute Pancreatitis. BioMed Research International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1126870
American Medical Association (AMA)
Garg, Rajat& Rustagi, Tarun. Management of Hypertriglyceridemia Induced Acute Pancreatitis. BioMed Research International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1126870
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1126870