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World J Clin Cases. Jan 16, 2023; 11(2): 482-486
Published online Jan 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i2.482
Published online Jan 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i2.482
Management of infected acute necrotizing pancreatitis
Efstathios T Pavlidis, Theodoros E Pavlidis, Second Propedeutic Department of Surgery, Hippocration Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54642, Greece
Author contributions: Pavlidis TE and Pavlidis ET analyzed data; Pavlidis TE designed research and revised the letter; Pavlidis ET performed research and wrote the letter.
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Corresponding author: Theodoros E Pavlidis, Doctor, PhD, Full Professor, Surgeon, Second Propedeutic Department of Surgery, Hippocration Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Konstantinoupoleos 49, Thessaloniki 54642, Greece. pavlidth@auth.gr
Received: October 24, 2022
Peer-review started: October 24, 2022
First decision: December 19, 2022
Revised: December 21, 2022
Accepted: January 5, 2023
Article in press: January 5, 2023
Published online: January 16, 2023
Peer-review started: October 24, 2022
First decision: December 19, 2022
Revised: December 21, 2022
Accepted: January 5, 2023
Article in press: January 5, 2023
Published online: January 16, 2023
Core Tip
Core Tip: Infected acute necrotizing pancreatitis requires multidisciplinary management and multiple interventions that must be individualized. Early recognition of sepsis and prompt step-by-step individualized management for timely debridement and intensive care are imperative to improve outcomes.