Pancreatitis

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xvi

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2. Acute Pancreatitis

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. General Considerations

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      Pages 3-12

   3. Etiology of Acute Pancreatitis

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      Pages 13-47

   4. Pathophysiology of Acute Pancreatitis

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      Pages 49-52

   5. Pathology of Acute Pancreatitis

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      Pages 53-59

   6. Clinical Manifestations of Acute Pancreatitis

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      Pages 61-64

   7. Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis

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      Pages 65-101

   8. Differential Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis

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      Pages 103-107

   9. Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis

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      Pages 109-129

   10. Complications of Acute Pancreatitis

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       Pages 131-170

   11. Prognosis of Acute Pancreatitis

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       Pages 171-173

3. Chronic Pancreatitis

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 175-175

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   2. Etiology of Chronic Pancreatitis

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      Pages 177-180

   3. Pathology of Chronic Pancreatitis

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      Pages 181-187

   4. Clinical Features of Chronic Pancreatitis

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      Pages 189-194

   5. Diagnosis of Chronic Pancreatitis

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      Pages 195-208

   6. Treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis

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      Pages 209-219

   7. Complications of Chronic Pancreatitis

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      Pages 221-227

   8. Prognosis of Chronic Pancreatitis

      • Peter A. Banks

      Pages 229-230

It is with much pleasure that I introduce this first volume in a series of Topics in Gastroenterology aimed at the intelligent clinician. Dr. Peter Banks is first and foremost a clinician and teacher and therefore an ideal lead-off author. His very helpful review of pancreatitis is based not only on a thorough assimilation of clinical and experimental evidence but also on his long clinical practice in university hospitals and in private practice. Dr. Banks understands what we clinicians need to know about the patho­ physiology of this challenging disorder. I found much practical informa­ tion in this volume to help me in thinking about my own patients, and I recommend it with enthusiasm. Howard M. Spiro, M.D. vii Preface In the preparation of this book, I have made a special effort to provide detailed clinical information on the care of the patient with pancreatitis. The usefulness of newer diagnostic tests such as amylase/creatinine clearance ratio, ERCP, diagnostic ultrasound, and C-T scan has been carefully evaluated. Particular attention has been devoted to the manage­ ment of the more difficult therapeutic problems such as severe protracted pancreatitis, pancreatitis of unknown etiology, pancreatic pseudocyst, and pancreatic insufficiency. Points of controversy regarding medical and surgical alternatives in the treatment of acute and chronic pancreatitis have been reviewed with specific recommendations for therapy. In all discussions, emphasis has been placed on basic physiological principles that govern treatment. A comprehensive and current bibliography accom­ panies each chapter.

• chronic pancreatitis
• colon
• endoscopy
• gastroenterology
• hospital
• hospitals
• liver
• pancreas
• patients
• physiology
• small intestine
• surgery
• therapy
• thinking
• ultrasound

• Tufts University School of Medicine, USA

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• St. Elizabeth’s Hospital of Boston, USA

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• Harvard Medical School, USA

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• Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, USA

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