Mild acute pancreatitis has a low mortality rate, but patients with severe acute pancreatitis
are more likely to develop complications and have a much higher death rate. Although …

Acute pancreatitis is a common indication for hospital admission, increasing in incidence,
including in children, pregnancy and the elderly. Moderately severe acute pancreatitis with …

This guideline presents recommendations for the management of patients with acute
pancreatitis (AP). During the past decade, there have been new understandings and …

This Review covers the latest developments in the treatment of acute pancreatitis. The
Atlanta Classification of acute pancreatitis has been revised, proposing several new terms …

The care of patients with severe acute pancreatitis is complex. Although numerous medical
therapies have been proposed, few interventions have been shown to be of benefit in …

OBJECTIVES: Patients with severe necrotizing pancreatitis are at risk for infection, a major
cause of morbidity and mortality. Most patients with infected pancreatic tissue require …

When a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis (AP) is made, fundamental medical treatment
consisting of fasting, intravenous (IV) fluid replacement, and analgesics with a close …

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 …

Summary Background Data Infection of pancreatic necrosis is the most important risk factor
contributing to death in severe acute pancreatitis, and it is generally accepted that infected …

Acute pancreatitis is the leading cause of hospitalization for gastrointestinal disorders in the
United States. As rates of hospitalization for acute pancreatitis continue to increase, so does …