Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP), which is the most serious type of this disorder, is
associated with high morbidity and mortality. SAP runs a biphasic course. During the first 1-2 …

Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) develops in about 25% of patients with acute pancreatitis
(AP). Severity of AP is linked to the presence of systemic organ dysfunctions and/or …

Background: Severe acute pancreatitis (AP) continues to be a serious gastrointestinal
disease with relevant morbidity and mortality. Summary: Successful clinical management …

In patients operated on for severe acute pancreatitis (SAP), the factors determining outcome
remain unclear. From 1986 to 1998 a total of 340 patients with a diagnosis of SAP and in …

Purpose of review There have been significant advancements in different aspects of
management of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). Our review of the most recent literature …

Approximately 20% of patients with acute pancreatitis develop a severe disease associated
with complications and high risk of mortality. The purpose of this study is to review …

The risks, measurements of severity, and management of severe acute pancreatitis and its
complications have evolved rapidly over the past decade. Evidence suggests that initial goal …

Background The diagnosis, early assessment, and management of severe acute
pancreatitis remain difficult clinical problems. This article presents the consensus obtained …

Background Severe acute pancreatitis is a subtype of acute pancreatitis, associated with
multiple organ failure and systemic inflammatory response syndrome. In this qualitative …

Background: In patients operated on for severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) the impact of the
timing of operation on outcome is controversial. Materials and Methods: In a retrospective …