Prediction and Management of Severe Acute Pancreatitis

"The audience is physicians involved in the treatment of patients with severe acute pancreatitis, including gastroenterologists, radiologists, intensivists, hospitalists, pathologists, and trainees. The book would be a valuable resource for gastrointestinal physicians and fellows, as well as hospitalists and intensivists. ... This is a useful reference on all aspects of treating patients with acute pancreatitis. The potential complications of the disease process are discussed in detail. The chapter on nutritional support is especially helpful." (Ryan R. Sefcik, Doody's Book Reviews, June, 2016)

• 1. Revised Atlanta Classification of Acute Pancreatitis.- 2. Organ Failure and Acute Pancreatitis.- 3. Sterile and Infected Pancreatic Necrosis.- 4. Evolving Definitions of Severe Acute Pancreatitits.- 5. Clinical Predictors.- 6. Imaging Predictors.- 7. Predictive Scoring Systems in Acute Pancreatitis.- 8. Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis.- 9. Antiobiotic Therapy.- 10. Nutrition in Severe Acute Pancreatitis.- 11. Pharmacologic Therapy.- 12. Management of Ductal Leaks.- 13. Endoscopic Management of Severe Gallstone Pancreatitis.- 14. Direct Endoscopic Necrosectomy.- 15. Retroperitoneoscopic Approaches for Infected Necrotizing Pancreatitis.- 16. Surgical Approaches.- 17. Internventions for Nectrotizing Pancreatitis: A Mutlidisciplinary Approach.