Pauley Perrette, Actress: NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Pauley Perrette is known to millions around the world as Abby Sciuto, the brilliant but offbeat forensic scientist on CBS' NCIS (2003), the #1-rated drama in the world.
Conditions that can lead to pancreatitis include: 1  Alcoholism. 2  Gallstones. 3  Abdominal surgery. 4  Certain medications. 5  Cigarette smoking. 6  Cystic fibrosis. 7  Family history of pancreatitis. 8  High calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcemia), which may be caused by an overactive parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism)
Cause and Burden of Acute Pancreatitis. The most common cause of acute pancreatitis is stones in the gallbladder. Gallstones pass through the common bile duct to enter the small intestine. At the entry of the small intestine, the main pancreatic duct joins or lies immediately next to the common bile duct. person with acute pancreatitis usually looks and feels very ill and needs immediate medical attention. Most cases require hospitalization for 3 to 5 days for close monitoring, pain control, and intravenous hydration. Other symptoms can include: 1  Swollen and tender abdomen.