Prediction and Management of Severe Acute Pancreatitis by Chris E. Forsmark (Eng

Description: Prediction and Management of Severe Acute Pancreatitis by Chris E. Forsmark, Timothy B. Gardner This volume provides a comprehensive summary of the field, with expert recommendations on prediction and management. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 text thoughtfully 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 of Severe Acute Pancreatitis will serve as the fundamental source for those interested in and treating this disease, including practicing gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, intensivists, hospitalists and pathologists. Back Cover This volume provides a comprehensive summary of pancreatitis and its complications, with expert recommendations on prediction and management. The text thoughtfully summarizes the current prediction models for severe acute pancreatitis, including laboratory, clinical and imaging parameters, and 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. The volume also discusses complications of acute pancreatitis and their management, including the use of cutting-edge minimally-invasive therapies. Prediction and Management of Severe Acute Pancreatitis serves as the fundamental source for those interested in and treating this disease, including practicing gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, intensivists, hospitalists and pathologists. Table of Contents 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. Review "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, Doodys Book Reviews, June, 2016) Long Description 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 Pancreatitis will serve as the fundamental source for those interested in and treating thisdisease, including practicing gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, intensivists, hospitalists and pathologists. " Review Quote 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, Doodys Book Reviews, June, 2016)" Feature All chapters written by experts in the field Provides expert recommendations on prediction and management Outlines the extensive progress of the last 20 years Details ISBN149395556X Year 2016 ISBN-10 149395556X ISBN-13 9781493955565 Format Paperback Pages 236 Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edited by Timothy B. Gardner DEWEY 616.0757 Language English AU Release Date 2016-08-23 NZ Release Date 2016-08-23 US Release Date 2016-08-23 UK Release Date 2016-08-23 Author Timothy B. Gardner Birth 1946 Affiliation Duke University Position Illustrator Qualifications MD Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015 Publication Date 2016-08-23 Alternative 9781493909704 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations 30 Illustrations, color; 52 Illustrations, black and white; XI, 236 p. 82 illus., 30 illus. in color. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127838849;

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