Acute pancreatitis related to COVID-19: evidence, challenge and reflection

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.2096-1537.2021.02.001

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to a world-wide pandemic since its onset in December of 2019. Not only capable of cause pneumonia, COVID-19 may also damage other organs. The data about pancreatic indueced by COVID-19 was limited. The incidence, clinical course, pathogenesis and outcomes of acute pancreatitis in these patients remain uncertain. The interaction between SARS-CoV-2 and pancreas are also limited. Therefore, it is imperative for us to keep in mind the possible association between COVID-19 and acute pancreatitis. Hence, rational therapeutic procedures should performed during this pandemic. Effective protective measures should be taken to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection among health care workers when take care these patients.

Key words: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, Coronavirus disease 2019, Acute pancreatitis

Dongya Huang, Yi Miao, Kuirong Jiang, Yunpeng Peng, Qiang Li. Acute pancreatitis related to COVID-19: evidence, challenge and reflection[J]. Chinese Journal of Critical Care & Intensive Care Medicine(Electronic Edition), 2021, 07(02): 97-102.

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