Korean J Gastroenterol.  2015 Sep;66(3):135-143. 10.4166/kjg.2015.66.3.135.

Recent Advances in Management of Acute Pancreatitis

• Lee JK

• KMID: 2373328
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2015.66.3.135

Abstract

Acute pancreatitis is common but remains a condition with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite a better understanding of the pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis achieved during the past few decades, there is no specific pharmacologic entity available. Therefore, supportive care is still the mainstay of treatment. Recently, novel interventions for increasing survival and minimizing morbidity have been investigated, which are highlighted in this review.

Keyword

Acute pancreatitis; Fluid therapy; Nutrition; Infected necrosis; Cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic retrograde

MeSH Terms

Acute Disease
Antioxidants/therapeutic use
Bacteremia/complications
Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
Fluid Therapy
Gallstones/complications
Humans
Necrosis
Pancreatitis/mortality/*pathology/therapy
Protease Inhibitors/therapeutic use
Renal Dialysis
Antioxidants
Protease Inhibitors

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