Pancreatic Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is the activator of digestion
A
Pylorus
2
Q
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
3
Q
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