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Endoscopy 1971; 03(2): 108-110
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1098126
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Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis by Peritoneoscopy

N. Cortesi, A. Manenti, G. C. Bruni
  • University of Modena, Department of Surgery
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08 December 2008 (online)

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Summary

The authors report a case of acute pancreatitis, where diagnosis was made by peritoneoscopy and was confirmed by peritoneoscopic biopsy. They suggest the usefulness of peritoneoscopic investigation in cases of acute abdominal syndromes.

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Peritoneoscopy - peritoneoscopic biopsy - pancreatitis - wax spots - steatonecrosis

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