10 Pancreatitis Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cause #5: Surgery
Any previous surgeries, especially surgical procedures in the abdomen, can increase the risk of developing pancreatitis. In most cases, the result is acute pancreatitis. The exact mechanism why pancreatitis develops following a surgical procedure is not known.
This type of pancreatitis is often very difficult to diagnose and can often lead to various complications.
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