Prediction and Management of Severe Acute Pancreatitis

by Chris E Forsmark (Editor), Timothy B. Gardner (Editor) 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 textthoughtfully 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 ofSevere Acute Pancreatitiswill serve as the fundamental source for those interested in and treating thisdisease, including practicing gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, intensivists, hospitalists and pathologists. Product Details ISBN-13: 9781493909704 Publisher: Springer New York Publication date: 10/14/2014 Edition description: 2015 Pages: 236