The American journal of gastroenterology
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Am. J. Gastroenterol. · Sep 2007
ReviewOral refeeding after onset of acute pancreatitis: a review of literature.
Oral refeeding in patients recovering from acute pancreatitis may cause pain relapse. Patients with pain relapse may be ill for prolonged periods, thereby consuming additional health care resources. We aimed to determine the incidence and risk factors of pain relapse on the basis of reviewing all studies on oral refeeding in acute pancreatitis. ⋯ The incidence of pain relapse after oral refeeding in acute pancreatitis is relatively high. Thereby, the quest for new therapeutical modalities that can prevent pain relapse is of current importance.