Case Report

Acute management of hyperlipaemic pancreatitis: a successful reduction in triglyceride levels with simultaneous insulin infusion and plasma exchange

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 21 , issue 1 , 2016 , pages: 5–7

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2015.1118230

Author(s): A Korb Specialist Physician in Private Practice, South Africa , PH Sonnekus Specialist Physician in Private Practice, South Africa , JD Botha Specialist Physician in Private Practice, South Africa

Keywords: acute pancreatitis , anti-TNF agent , AP , hyperlipaemic pancreatitis , hypertriglyceridaemia , infliximab , insulin infusion , plasma exchange

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Abstract

We report on a case in which a combination of an insulin infusion and plasma exchange were successfully used in the acute management of hyperlipaemic pancreatitis.

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