Impact of Obesity on Pediatric Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis
Conclusions
Obesity or overweight seems to delay the initial acute pancreatitis episode and diagnosis of CP compared with normal weight or underweight. The impact of obesity on pediatric CP progression and severity deserves further study.
Source: Pancreas - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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