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University Hospital Tübingen

addTübingen, Germany

( 7/10 from votes )

Conservative treatment of acute pancreatitis 

  • Initial consultation with the doctor 
  • clinical examination    
  • gastroenterological examination 
  • review of medical records
  • laboratory tests:    
    • complete blood count
    • biochemical analysis of blood
      • serum amylase 
      • lipase
      • liver function test
      • electrolytes
      • blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
      • pancreatic function test
      • creatinine
    • hormonal analysis
    • general urine analysis
  • abdominal ultrasonography
  • magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) (if indicated)
  • endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) (if indicated)
  • biopsy (if indicated)
    • computed tomography (CT) guided needle aspiration 
    • histological and immunological analysis of the fluid
  • nursing services
  • consultation with gastroenterologist
  • consultation with other related specialists
  • symptomatic treatment
  • cost of medicines
  • explanation of an individual treatment plan
  • written prescription

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectology

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Head of the Department

Prof. Dr. Nisar Malek

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Infectology at University Hospital Tübingen provides care for patients with diseases of the digestive tract and organs as well as infectious diseases. The department is in close cooperation with the Center for Personalized Medicine,...

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About University Hospital Tübingen

University Hospital Tübingen is ranked by FOCUS Magazine as one of the top 5 hospitals in Germany. The hospital offers a full range of activities, clinical care, research, and teaching and has been well-known for its success and achievements ever since it was established in 1805. The hospital is fully equipped with the best, most advanced diagnostics and surgical techniques and equipment due to which it earned its name in advanced medical facilities of Germany. 
The hospital is certified by the Cooperation for Transparency and Quality in Healthcare, the German University Hospitals, and the Success Factor Family.  It has also won the German Design Award of 2020 for its patient-friendly website. The hospital is considered a large employer as it has about 9,800 employees. Its activities in the field of teaching medical students are impressive as it teaches nearly 3,900 students annually. Due to the innovative technology, remarkable medical staff and top-notch quality care provided in the 17 specialized departments, over 440,700 patients are treated at the hospital with the patient satisfaction rate of 97%.