Editorial
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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2007; 13(38): 5043-5051
Published online Oct 14, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i38.5043
Figure 1
Figure 1 Pattern of inflammation and systemic complications in acute pancreatitis. MAP: Mild acute pancreatitis; SAP: Severe acute pancreatitis; IAP: Intestinal oedematous pancreatitis; NP: Necrotizing pancreatitis; IN: Infected necrosis; SPN: sterile pancreatic necrosis; SIRS: severe inflammatory response syndrome; OF: Organ failure; MOD: Multiorgan failure; SEPSIS: Leukocytes > 10 000/mm3 + fever > 38.5 rectal/> 48 h + metabolic acidosis base excess > -4 mmol/L; MOFS: Multiorgan failure syndrome; ESAP: Early severe acute pancreatitis.