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Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is a medical condition that affects the pancreas, a small organ located behind the stomach. It is characterized by inflammation in the pancreas, which can lead to abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and rapid heartbeat. Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. Acute pancreatitis is a sudden and often …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 5× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Pancreatitis is a medical condition that affects the pancreas, a small organ located behind the stomach. It is characterized by inflammation in the pancreas, which can lead to abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and rapid heartbeat. Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. Acute pancreatitis is a sudden and often severe inflammation of the pancreas that may require hospitalization and can be life-threatening. Chronic pancreatitis is an ongoing, persistent inflammation of the pancreas which leads to permanent damage and can cause digestive problems, diabetes, and pain. Treatment for pancreatitis typically includes pain relief, antibiotics, fluids, and rest. Its prevention includes avoiding alcohol and a healthy diet. Pancreatitis can be a serious medical condition that requires medical attention, however, early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent further complications.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Pancreatitis, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Pancreas.

Journal editorial board
Giuseppe Maulucci · Italy Carlo Molino · United States Cosimo Sperti · Italy

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