Nutrition, Inflammation, and Acute Pancreatitis. (29th December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Petrov, Max
• Other Names: Algül H. Academic Editor.; Alhan E. Academic Editor.; Czako L. Academic Editor.; Rouhiainen A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN inflammation. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-12-29
• Subjects: Inflammation -- Periodicals; Inflammation; Inflammation; Electronic journals; Periodical; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.0473
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/341410
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-8695

Abstract

Abstract : Acute pancreatitis is acute inflammatory disease of the pancreas. Nutrition has a number of anti-inflammatory effects that could affect outcomes of patients with pancreatitis. Further, it is the most promising nonspecific treatment modality in acute pancreatitis to date. This paper summarizes the best available evidence regarding the use of nutrition with a view of optimising clinical management of patients with acute pancreatitis.