Recurrent acute pancreatitis definition
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Recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) is defined as two or more distinct, documented episodes of acute pancreatitis, with complete or near-complete clinical resolution between episodes and no established chronic pancreatitis.
Each episode should meet diagnostic criteria for acute pancreatitis, typically at least 2 of:
- Typical acute upper abdominal pain
- Serum amylase and/or lipase more than 3 times the upper reference limit
- Imaging findings consistent with acute pancreatitis
RAP differs from chronic pancreatitis because there is no persistent structural pancreatic damage or ongoing pancreatic insufficiency between attacks. Pancreapedia review
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