Acute pancreatitis with normal serum lipase: a case series.

Context: Acute pancreatitis is diagnosed on the basis of clinical features, biochemical tests and imaging studies. Normal serum amylase level has been reported in the setting of acute pancreatitis but normal serum lipase level in acute pancreatitis is extremely rare.

Case Report: Herein, we present a case series of acute pancreatitis with normal serum lipase levels along with a review of the topic.

Transient pancreatic hiatal herniation causing acute pancreatitis--a literature review.

Acute pancreatitis is a common cause for hospitalization; in the majority of cases, there is an identifiable etiology. However, a significant number of cases remain idiopathic. Herniation of the pancreas through a diaphragmatic hiatal hernia is an extremely rare condition reported in only five cases in the English literature.

Impact of patient education on quality of bowel preparation in outpatient colonoscopies.

Background: High-quality bowel preparation is essential for successful outpatient colonoscopy. Currently, the rate of adequate bowel preparation for outpatient colonoscopy in the USA is low. Patients often fail to adhere to recommended preparation instructions.