Classification and Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis

Abstract

In many countries, acute pancreatitis, an inflammatory condition of the pancreas, is the main cause of gastrointestinal hospitalization. Gallstones and alcohol abuse are well-known risk factors, but several new instances have surfaced, along with new features of pathophysiology, that have improved our understanding of the disorder. The necessity for adequate therapy grows as the incidence (and admission rates) of acute pancreatitis rises. We review how to treat acute pancreatitis patients, including diagnosis, differential diagnosis, complications, prognostic factors, treatment, and prevention of second episodes, and the possibility of transitioning from acute to chronic pancreatitis. Keywords: Pancreatic illness; stomach pain; acute pancreatitis; clinical management.