Acute necrotizing pancreatitis

Severe acute pancreatitis causes the pancreas to swell dangerously, and pressure building inside the abdomen can lead to organ failure. Researchers at a Shanghai hospital are testing whether adding Da-Cheng-Qi Decoction, a classic Chinese herbal formula, to standard Western treat…

This trial tests whether epidural analgesia—pain medicine delivered near the spinal cord—can help people with severe acute pancreatitis breathe better and avoid needing a breathing machine. About 148 ICU patients with severe pancreatitis will be randomly assigned to receive eithe…

This study looked at 50 adults with infected, walled-off dead tissue in the pancreas from severe pancreatitis. Researchers compared doing endoscopic removal right away versus waiting until needed. The goal was to see which approach leads to complete recovery and fewer complicatio…

This study reviewed medical records of 148 adults admitted to the ICU with severe acute pancreatitis. The goal was to find risk factors for infected pancreatic necrosis, a serious complication that raises the risk of death. By identifying these factors, doctors hope to diagnose a…