Total Plasma Exchange for Hypertriglyceridaemia Complicated by Acute Pancreatitis: A Case Report

Introduction: Hypertriglyceridaemia (HTG) is common and often precipitates into acute pancreatitis. Early diagnosis of HTG pancreatitis (HTGP) is essential for appropriate management to avoid recurrence of pancreatitis. Plasmapheresis was suggested as treatment modality to decline triglyceride leve...

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Main Authors: Dawlat Sany, Wael Ahmed Yousry, Wael Refai, Walid Hassan, Rami Qattan, Yasser Elsahawi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Medical Journal 2022-06-01
Series:European Medical Journal
Online Access:https://www.emjreviews.com/flagship-journal/article/total-plasma-exchange-for-hypertriglyceridaemia-complicated-by-acute-pancreatitis-a-case-report-j190222/