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 …

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

Background Necrotizing pancreatitis with infected necrotic tissue is associated with a high
rate of complications and death. Standard treatment is open necrosectomy. The outcome …

Pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) are a frequent complication of pancreatitis. It is important
to classify PFCs to guide management. The revised Atlanta criteria classifies PFCs as acute …

BACKGROUND:: Direct endoscopic necrosectomy (DEN) for treatment of walled-off
pancreatic necrosis (WOPN) has been performed as an alternative to operative or …

Chronic pancreatitis is a disease of the pancreas in which recurrent inflammatory episodes
result in replacement of pancreatic parenchyma by fibrous connective tissue. This fibrotic …

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory disease that can progress to severe acute
pancreatitis (SAP), which increases the risk of death. AP is characterized by inappropriate …

Objective To determine the effect of timing of surgical intervention for necrotizing
pancreatitis. Design Retrospective study of 53 patients and a systematic review. Setting A …

Background In a complex disease such as acute pancreatitis, correct terminology and clear
definitions are important. The clinically based Atlanta Classification was formulated in 1992 …

Background The feasibility of video-assisted retroperitoneal debridement (VARD) for
infected pancreatic walled-off necrosis is established. We provide prospective data on the …