Table of Contents
1 Cover
5 Foreword
6 Preface
8 Section I: Acute Pancreatitis 1 Acute Pancreatitis Introduction Causes Laboratory Diagnosis Imaging Risk Stratification Classification Treatment Long‐term Sequelae References 2 How to Deal with the Etiological Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis in Clinical Practice? Introduction Etiological Diagnosis Investigative Work‐up Concluding Remarks References 3 Definition of Complications and Severity of Acute Pancreatitis for Clinical Practice Background The Atlanta Classification 1992 The Revised Atlanta Classification 2012 The Determinant‐Based Classification Conclusion References 4 Early Prediction of Severity in Acute Pancreatitis Introduction Available Prediction Tools Scoring Systems Limitations and Future of Current Scoring Systems and Predictive Markers Artificial Intelligence and Biomarkers: the Future? References 5 Role of CT Scan in Acute Pancreatitis CT Imaging in Acute Pancreatitis Timing of CT in Acute Pancreatitis Limitations of CT Imaging Conclusion Disclosures References 6 Role of MRI in Acute Pancreatitis Introduction MRI and MRCP Protocol for Pancreas Examination Interstitial Edematous Pancreatitis Necrotizing Pancreatitis Complications of Acute Pancreatitis References 7 Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis in The Emergency Room Introduction Early Diagnosis in the Emergency Room Initial Work‐up for Etiology Severity Assessment, Triage, and Disposition Specialty Consultation Management Summary References 8 Acute Pancreatitis Introduction Acute Pancreatitis and Systemic Complications: Definitions, Importance, and Incidence Monitoring Respiratory Function and Management of Respiratory Failure Shock: Volume Management and Hemodynamic Monitoring Acute Renal Failure: Early Detection and Management Other Systemic Complications Associated with Acute Pancreatitis Abdominal Compartment Syndrome References 9 Guidelines for the Treatment of Pain in Acute Pancreatitis Introduction Nonsteroidal Anti‐inflammatory Drugs Opioid Analgesics Epidural Analgesia