Why does severe acute pancreatitis often trigger acute kidney injury?

💡 Explanation

Acute pancreatitis releases digestive enzymes and inflammatory cytokines systemically, leading to systemic inflammatory response syndrome. This causes renal tubular damage through inflammation, because inflammatory mediators directly injure kidney tubules. Therefore, acute kidney injury results, rather than a primary hemodynamic issue or direct duct blockage.

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