“…Several methods of producing acute experimental pancreatitis are known-for instance, perfusing the bile ducts (Elliott et al, 1958;Beck et al, 1964), interstitially administering different compounds (Keith et al, 1958;Waterman et al, 1969), or by the action of various stimuli or inducers (Bawnik et al, 1974;Schiller et al, 1974;Backwinkel et al, 1975;Lombardi et al, 1975). In the present study 90 male rats (Wistar, 250-300 g) were kept on a standard diet and separated into several groups.…”