Unrelated: Absence of the appendix or gallbladder have no effect on development of pancreatitis.
Answered 9/7/2013
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No: Surgical removal of a gallbladder b/c of cholecystitis and removal of appendix in the same individual b/c of acute appendicitis does not lead to pancreatitis. Pancreatitis may happen from other causes.Thanks.
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No: Not unless you continue to form gall stones which get stuck in the duct to the pancreas, high triglycerides are much more common cause.
Answered 11/4/2017
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Probably not: Appendix usually not related to pancreatitis. Gallstones are common cause of pancreatitis with blockage of bile duct, stopping pancreatic enzymes from going to small intestine and forcing them back into the pancreas. The enzymes then begin to irritate the cells of the pancreas, causing the inflammation associated with pancreatitis. Often cholecystectomy will help prevent recurrent pancreatitis.
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No: Appendix had nothing to do with pancreas. If the gallbladder had stones you could possible have a stone remaining on the bile duct. See your doctor.
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