First attack of acute pancreatitis in Sweden 1988 – 2003: incidence, aetiological classification, procedures and mortality – a register study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Population-based studies suggest that the incidence of first attack of acute pancreatitis (FAAP) is increasing and that old age is associated with increased mortality. Beacuse nationwide data are limited and information on standardiz...

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Main Authors: Stenlund Hans C, Nilsson Erik, Haapamäki Markku M, Rosenmüller Mats, Sandzén Birger, Öman Mikael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/9/18