MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME IN ACUTE NECROTIZING PANCREATITIS

Acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP) is associated with significantlyhighermorbidity and mortality. It is still difficult for the surgeon to choose and schedule the most appropriate treatment.In the early phase of the disease, surgical activity is considered to be ineffective and is associated with high risks. The only chance to save the patient is to conduct the intensive therapy in the intensive care unit, based on current pathogenetic approaches. The present review analyzed the current understanding of the pathogenesis of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in acute necrotizing pancreatitis. The role of inflammatory mediators, cytokines, biogenic amines, bradykinins, and lipid peroxidation products in the development of organ hypoperfusion is reflected. It is shown that the violation of the intestinal barrier function with the translocation of microorganisms exacerbates endogenous intoxication and contributes to the development of MODS. The endothelial dysfunction that develops in acute necrotizing pancreatitis has a significant effect on hemostasis. The literature analysis revealed the contradictory data on the functional activity of the coagulation and anticoagulation systems at different stages of the disease. The mechanisms of development of intra-abdominal hypertension and its multisystem negative impact are reflected. There are still controversialquestionof appropriatetiming and indications for surgical decompression. The analysis of the available literature data showed the need for further study of the mechanisms of multiple organ dysfunction development in acute necrotizing pancreatitis to work out new pathogenetically justified methods of its intensive therapy with an assessment of their effectiveness.