A short cut review was carried out to establish whether a normal serum amylase value rules out the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Altogether 191 papers were found using the reported search, of which ...

Pancreatic function can also be monitored by amylase levels in the ostomy drainage. With this approach the anastomosis is decompressed, thus preventing leakage, and gastrograffin can be inserted ...

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Arginine induced a dose related necrotising pancreatitis in rats, as shown by histological evaluation, and an increase in serum amylase. Severe pancreatitis induced by 4.5 g/kg arginine was ...

Background—Ectopic protease activation, microcirculatory changes, and leucocyte activation are the main events in the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis. Nitric oxide (NO) is known to be a key ...

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abdominal symptoms indicative of pancreatitis (acute, persistent, and severe upper abdominal pain); (2) serum amylase or lipase levels, or both, three times or more above the upper limit of normal ...

Your pancreas is a gland that makes enzymes to digest your food and hormones to regulate your blood sugar levels. Your pancreas is shaped like a comma and located deep in your belly, between your ...

Understanding your body's primary source of energy is crucial for maintaining optimal health and performance. In this article ...

Along with amylase, lipase is an enzyme that is necessary for the digestion of food. It is produced in the pancreas and its function is to break down fats It is also believed that slightly higher ...

A pancreatitis diet can help you manage symptoms of pancreatitis, a condition that makes it harder for your body to break down fats. Your pancreas produces insulin and enzymes that help your body ...