Surgical Approach for Acute Pancreatitis.
- Author:
Yoo Seok YOON
1
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea. yoonys@snubh.org
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Necrotizing pancreatitis;
Surgery;
Indication;
Timing
- MeSH:
Pancreatitis
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2013;85(2):135-140
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Over the last few decades, surgical approach for acute pancreatitis has undergone fundamental changes based on understanding of pathophysiologic mechanism and evidence from clinical studies. This review provides an overview of current indications, timing and techniques of surgical treatment for acute pancreatitis with focus on necrotizing pancreatitis.
