Overview

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. Prediction and Management of Severe Acute Pancreatitis will serve as the fundamental source for those interested in and treating this disease, including practicing gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, intensivists, hospitalists and pathologists.

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Author:   Chris E. Forsmark ,  Timothy B. Gardner
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Weight:   4.728kg
ISBN:  

9781493955565

ISBN 10:   149395556
Pages:   236
Publication Date:   23 August 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1. Revised Atlanta Classification of Acute Pancreatitis.- 2. Organ Failure and Acute Pancreatitis.- 3. Sterile and Infected Pancreatic Necrosis.- 4. Evolving Definitions of Severe Acute Pancreatitits.- 5. Clinical Predictors.- 6. Imaging Predictors.- 7. Predictive Scoring Systems in Acute Pancreatitis.- 8. Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis.- 9. Antiobiotic Therapy.- 10. Nutrition in Severe Acute Pancreatitis.- 11. Pharmacologic Therapy.- 12. Management of Ductal Leaks.- 13. Endoscopic Management of Severe Gallstone Pancreatitis.- 14. Direct Endoscopic Necrosectomy.- 15. Retroperitoneoscopic Approaches for Infected Necrotizing Pancreatitis.- 16. Surgical Approaches.- 17. Internventions for Nectrotizing Pancreatitis: A Mutlidisciplinary Approach.

Reviews

The audience is physicians involved in the treatment of patients with severe acute pancreatitis, including gastroenterologists, radiologists, intensivists, hospitalists, pathologists, and trainees. The book would be a valuable resource for gastrointestinal physicians and fellows, as well as hospitalists and intensivists. ... This is a useful reference on all aspects of treating patients with acute pancreatitis. The potential complications of the disease process are discussed in detail. The chapter on nutritional support is especially helpful. (Ryan R. Sefcik, Doody's Book Reviews, June, 2016)

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