Sex Differences in the Exocrine Pancreas and Associated Diseases

Volume: 12, Issue: 2, Pages: 427 - 441
Published: Jan 1, 2021
Abstract
Differences in pancreatic anatomy, size, and function exist in men and women. The anatomical differences could contribute to the increase in complications associated with pancreatic surgery in women. Although diagnostic criteria for pancreatitis are the same in men and women, major sex differences in etiology are reported. Alcohol and tobacco predominate in men, whereas idiopathic and obstructive etiologies predominate in women. Circulating...
Paper Details
Title
Sex Differences in the Exocrine Pancreas and Associated Diseases
Published Date
Jan 1, 2021
Volume
12
Issue
2
Pages
427 - 441
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