Overview

World-renowned experts and opinion-makers comprehensively review the clinical challenges of managing acute and chronic pancreatitis and explain the basic science that underlies these management strategies. The authors provide up-to-date discussions of the pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnostic strategies, treatment, and complications of the diseases.

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Author:   Chris E. Forsmark
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.515kg
ISBN:  

9781617374067

ISBN 10:   1617374067
Pages:   338
Publication Date:   09 November 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Acute Pancreatitis.- Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Acute Pancreatitis.- Diagnosis and Risk Stratification of Acute Pancreatitis.- Gallstone Pancreatitis.- Other Causes of Acute Pancreatitis.- Treatment of Mild Acute Pancreatitis and Prevention of Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis.- Treatment of Severe Acute Pancreatitis.- Pancreatic Necrosis and Infections in Patients With Acute Pancreatitis.- Pancreatic Fluid Collections and Pseudocysts in Patients With Acute Pancreatitis.- Chronic Pancreatitis.- Epidemiology of Chronic Pancreatitis.- Risk, Etiology, and Pathophysiology of Chronic Pancreatitis.- Natural History of Chronic Pancreatitis.- Diagnosis of Chronic Pancreatitis.- Treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis Pain.- Endoscopic Approach to Chronic Pancreatitis.- Surgery for Chronic Pancreatitis.- Treatment of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.- Complications of Chronic Pancreatitis.

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The book has many characteristics to serve as a useful reference for clinicians as well as to provide a clinical background for those interested in pancreatic or related diseases. - Digestive and Liver Disease ...well written and very well illustrated...an important compendium of the current state of the art and science in treating patients with pancreatitis...it s certainly a 'must have' for gastroenterologists.... - New England Journal of Medicine ...well worth a study. - Comprehensive Therapy

The book has many characteristics to serve as a useful reference for clinicians as well as to provide a clinical background for those interested in pancreatic or related diseases. - Digestive and Liver Disease ...well written and very well illustrated...an important compendium of the current state of the art and science in treating patients with pancreatitis...it s certainly a 'must have' for gastroenterologists... - New England Journal of Medicine ...well worth a study. - Comprehensive Therapy

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