Acute pancreatitis is a pancreatic inflammatory disorder that can be treated. Although the illness process might affect the pancreatic tissue, it may also affect other organ sites or peripancreatic tissues. Acute pancreatitis can occur suddenly or return back repeatedly. There are many different causes for it, and its severity can range from minor to severe and even lifethreatening [1]. While some patients may just need a quick hospital visit, others may be in dire need of intensive care due to multiple organ malfunctions. The fatality rate for mild acute pancreatitis is extremely low (less than 1%). However, the mortality rate for severe acute pancreatitis can range from 10% to 30%, depending on whether it is infectious or sterile necrosis.
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