Natural History of Organ Failure in Acute Pancreatitis

The majority of deaths from acute pancreatitis are a consequence of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). In order to influence the outcome of this condition, we need to have a better understanding of the natural history of acute pancreatitis, particularly when complicated by MODS. This paper...

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Published in:Pancreatology : official journal of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) ... [et al.] 2003-01, Vol.3 (2), p.111-114
Main Authors: Mc Kay, C.J., Buter, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Acute pancreatitis
Humans
IAP Guidelines: Related Paper
Mortality
Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
Multiple Organ Failure - etiology
Multiple Organ Failure - mortality
Multiple Organ Failure - pathology
Necrosis
Pancreatitis - complications
Pancreatitis - mortality
Pancreatitis - pathology
Survival Rate
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Summary:The majority of deaths from acute pancreatitis are a consequence of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). In order to influence the outcome of this condition, we need to have a better understanding of the natural history of acute pancreatitis, particularly when complicated by MODS. This paper reviews the recent literature dealing with the natural history of acute pancreatitis and the relationship between MODS, pancreatic necrosis and mortality.
ISSN:1424-3903
1424-3911
DOI:10.1159/000070078