The American journal of the medical sciences
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Emphysematous pancreatitis (EP) is an unusual medical emergency that presents with intraparenchymal pancreatic air in the setting of necrotizing infection. We aimed to determine the differences in the epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentation, symptoms and outcome of EP between elderly and nonelderly patients. ⋯ Biliary pancreatitis is the most common type of EP in the elderly and has an atypical presentation with less fever, more severe shock, and more surgical interventions. In treating elderly patients with pancreatitis, immediate administration of adequate antibiotics, assisted drainage and early surgical intervention are needed to prevent shock.
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Letter Case Reports
Pulmonary Artery Pseudoaneurysm Caused by Lung Abscess.
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Letter Case Reports
Spontaneous Coronary Thrombosis in a Young Patient With Nephrotic Syndrome.