Managing infected pancreatic necrosis

Dutch Pancreatitis Study Group

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Abstract

The management of infected pancreatic necrosis has historically been based on early, open necrosectomy, associated with significant mortality. In recent years, an evidence based transformation has occurred towards the step-up approach consisting of percutaneous catheter drainage, if necessary, followed by minimally invasive necrosectomy. More recently the endoscopic step-up approach has gained popularity. This review evaluates the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of infected necrotizing pancreatitis.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)291-299
JournalChirurgia (Bucharest, Romania
Volume113
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

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