Review article

Approach to the patient with suspected acute pancreatitis

Ivana Mikolašević ; Zavod za gastroenterologiju, Klinika za internu medicinu, KBC Rijeka, Rijeka
Irena Krznarić Zrnić ; Zavod za gastroenterologiju, Klinika za internu medicinu, KBC Rijeka, Rijeka
Davor Štimac ; Zavod za gastroenterologiju, Klinika za internu medicinu, KBC Rijeka, Rijeka

Abstract

Clinical manifestations of acute pancreatitis are of wide spectra, and often represent
diferential diagnostic problem. Bad prognosis and high costs of treatment demand early
diagnosis and adequate treatment. In the approach to the patient with suspected acute
pancreatitis the most important are detailed medical history and physical examination
which together with suggestive laboratory findings points the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis.
Early diagnosis can prevent the development of local and/or systemic complications and
reduce mortallity.

Keywords

acute pancreatitis; approach; lipase; mortality

Hrčak ID:

112515

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/112515

Publication date:

2.12.2013.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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