Pancreatic Disease Flashcards

1
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What is the activator of digestion

A

Pylorus

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What size of gallstones are more likely to cause acute pancreatitis and why?

A

Small, because they can get further down the bile duct and have an effect on the pancreatic duct. Any increased pressure on the pancreatic duct can cause pancreatitis

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Why can ERCP cause acute pancreatitis

A

Because the removal of the stones from the bile duct can cause an increase in pressure on the pancreatic duct, leading to pancreatitis

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