Standards in Pancreatic Surgery [Paperback]

This book deals with all aspects of surgery of the pancreas.The leading authorities from all over the world havecontributed tothis volume. Surgery of acute pancreatitis, chronicpancreatitis and pancreatic malignancies is demonstrated.Thisbook defines standards for pancreaticand general surgeons.In addition all aspects of diagnostics, pathophysiology andbasic scientific data with regard to pancreatic disease arepresented.Surgical Anatomy of the Pancreas and Adjacent Structures.- I. Acute Pancreatitis.- Etiology and Pathogenesis of Acute Pancreatitis.- Epidemiology of Acute Pancreatitis.- A Clinicopathological Classification of Acute Pancreatitis.- Morphology of Acute Pancreatitis.- Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis.- Pancreatic Secretory Enzymes in the Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis.- Dynamic Computed Tomography of Acute Pancreatitis.- Prognosis of Acute Pancreatitis.- Staging of Acute Pancreatitis.- Is Differentiation of Haemorrhagic from Oedematous Acute Pancreatitis of Clinical Importance?.- Bacterial Infection and the Role of Fine Needle Aspiration.- Conservative Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis.- Intensive Care Therapy in Acute Pancreatitis.- Endoscopic Treatment of Biliary Acute Pancreatitis.- Percutaneous Drainage of Severe Complications of Pancreatitis.- Indications for Surgery: The Internists View.- Indications for Surgery: The Surgeons View.- Treatment of Microcirculation Disorders of the Pancreas in Acute Pancreatitis.- Plasma Separation and Hemofiltration in Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis.- Standards in Pancreas Surgery.- Necrosectomy and Closed Lavage in Acute Pancreatitis.- Necrotizing Pancreatitis: Necrosectomy and Closed Continuous Lavage of the Lesser Sac. The Ulm Experience.- Programmed Reintervention in Necrotizing Pancreatitis.- Management of Necrotizing Pancreatitis by Planned, Repeated Necrosectomy/D?bridement with Delayed Primary Closure.- Open Packing for Infected Pancreatic Necrosis.- Laparostomy  Open Packing  l³'