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Prediction and Management of Severe Acute Pancreatitis

Prediction and Management of Severe Acute Pancreatitis

Hardcover

Medical Reference

ISBN10: 1493909703
ISBN13: 9781493909704
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: Sep 11 2014
Pages: 236
Weight: 1.70
Height: 0.70 Width: 7.10 Depth: 10.10
Language: English

This volume provides a comprehensive summary of the field, with expert recommendations on prediction and management. It details the recent consensus guidelines (2012) updating the definition of pancreatitis and its complications. The text thoughtfully summarizes the current prediction models for severe acute pancreatitis, including laboratory, clinical and imaging parameters. It also highlights the relative advantages and disadvantages of several of these models. Evidenced-based guidelines into medical and surgical management of both the hospitalized and discharged patient are described, with recommendations from expert authors pertaining to various clinical situations. Finally, complications of acute pancreatitis and their management, including the use of cutting-edge minimally-invasive therapies, is discussed.

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