Abstract

NIETO, Julio Alberto  and  RODRIGUEZ, Samuel Jesús. Management of acute pancreatitis: clinical practice guideline based on the best available evidence. rev. colomb. cir. [online]. 2010, vol.25, n.2, pp.76-96. ISSN 2011-7582.

The management of acute pancreatitis has evolved significantly over the last few years. Currently, most patients with acute pancreatitis survive without complications. Severe acute pancreatitis show bizarre evolution and the most important risk factor for morbidity and mortality is infection of the pancreatic necrosis. Advances in diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive techniques in surgery and radiology have revolutionized the surgical management of this disease.

Keywords : pancreatitis; severity of illness index; therapy; radiology; interventional.