Introduction: The following is a summary of the official guidelines of the Italian Association
for the Study of the Pancreas regarding the medical, endoscopic and surgical management …

This medical position statement has been developed by the board of ProInf AISP
(Computerized Project on Acute Pancreatitis) Study Group. The evidence and key …

The basic principles of the initial management of acute pancreatitis are adequate monitoring
of vital signs, fluid replacement, correction of any electrolyte imbalance, nutritional support …

Acute pancreatitis is one of the most common diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
associated with significant morbidity and mortality that requires up-to-date and evidence …

The currently used diagnostic criteria for acute pancreatitis in Japan are presentation with at
least two of the following three manifestations:(1) acute abdominal pain and tenderness in …

The incidence of acute pancreatitis varies considerably between regions and is estimated at
5–80 per 100,000 population. The mortality rate of acute edematous-interstitial pancreatitis …

The diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is based on the following findings:(1) acute attacks of
abdominal pain and tenderness in the epigastric region,(2) elevated blood levels of …

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Up till now, only one study providing practically complete
information on acute pancreatitis in Italy has been published. The aim of this prospective …

This article addresses the criteria for severity assessment and the severity scoring system of
the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Japan; now the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour …

Acute pancreatitis is one of the most common GI conditions requiring acute hospitalisation
and has a rising incidence. In recent years, important insights on the management of acute …