| Literature DB >> 25473166 |
Ye-Chen Feng1, Min Wang1, Feng Zhu1, Ren-Yi Qin1.
Abstract
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory disease of the pancreas which involves the pancreas and surrounding tissue, and systemic inflammation with a characteristic systemic increase of vascular permeability and increased risk of multiple organ dysfunction. Currently, the pathogenesis of AP is fuzzy, and the diagnosis and treatment need to be standardized. Nevertheless, increased knowledge of AP may achieve more thorough understanding of the pathogenesis. The use of further advanced diagnostic tools and superior treatment, potentially will help clinicians to manage AP at an appropriate stage. However, in view of the multi factorial disease and the complex clinical manifestations, the management of patients with AP is also remaining areas for improvement.Entities:
Keywords: Acute pancreatitis; Inflammation; Management; Necrosis; Organ failure
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25473166 PMCID: PMC4239500 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i43.16138
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Gastroenterol ISSN: 1007-9327 Impact factor: 5.742