RT Journal
A1 Torpy JM, Lynm C, Golub RM
T1 PAncreatitis
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2012
FD April 11
VO 307
IS 14
SP 1542
OP 1542
DO 10.1001/jama.2012.386
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2012.386
AB 
The pancreas , an organ located behind the stomach in the upper abdomen, produces enzymes and hormones. The enzymes are discharged through the pancreatic duct  into the intestine, where they help digest food that has passed through the stomach. The hormones produced by the pancreas, including insulin  and glucagon , are released into the blood and help regulate blood sugar levels. Pancreatitis  is an inflammation of the pancreas. Pancreatitis is a severe illness with several forms. The March 14, 2012, issue of JAMA included an article about treatment of severe pancreatitis. This Patient Page is adapted from one published in the April 2, 2008, issue of JAMA.