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Acute pancreatitis requires a multi disciplinary approach including intensive care, radiology, endoscopic and surgical modalities. This article aims to enumerate the current role of surgical interventions in the management of acute pancreatitis.
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Acharya, A., Mohan, N. & Ardhanari, R. Surgical Considerations in Acute Pancreatitis. Indian J Surg 83 (Suppl 3), 730–742 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-019-02062-4
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