Pancreatic Necrosis: A Challenging Complication of Acute Pancreatitis

Abstract

Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com [1].It represents one of the most serious complications of SAP with a mortality rate of 20 to 30 % [1,2]. Despite having an enormous impact upon the well being of individual and health service providers alike, the management of necrotizing pancreatitis is a highly controversial topic and continues to be an issue of debate. Considering the large number of cases of pancreatitis, one encounters in day to day practice, it is essential to understand the pathology, clinical features, investigations and the recent trends in management of pancreatic necrosis.