Pancreatic Disease, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

In this issue of Gastroenterology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Guru Trikudanathan brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Pancreatic Disease. Top multidisciplinary experts provide state-of-the-art information on the advances in the diagnosis and management of acute pancreatitis, autoimmune pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, surgical and endoscopic step-up approaches to necrotizing pancreatitis, and much more. Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics, including organ failure and prediction of severity in acute pancreatitis; clinical and investigative approach to recurrent acute pancreatitis; management of pancreatic duct leak, strictures, and disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome; pathophysiology, assessment, and management of pain associated with chronic pancreatitis; early detection and screening for pancreatic cancer; and moreProvides in-depth clinical reviews on pancreatic disease, offering actionable insights for clinical practicePresents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews