Recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) is characterized by repeated attacks of acute pancreatitis (AP), which is defined as an acute inflammatory process of the pancreas with variable involvement of other regional tissues or remote organ systems.
Recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) is characterized by repeated attacks of acute pancreatitis (AP), which is defined as an acute inflammatory process of the pancreas with variable involvement of other regional tissues or remote organ systems.
Content last reviewed: 2026-06