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Keywords: Acute pancreatitis Pancreas Guidelines Diagnosis Prediction Prevention Treatment Intervention Nutrition Surgery Radiology Gastroenterology Background: There have been substantial improvements in the management of acute pancreatitis since the publication of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) treatment guidelines in 2002. Abstract Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition with a diverse range of presentations, spanning from self-limiting cases to rapidly progressive inflammatory responses involving local complications, multiorgan failure, and mortality. Despite the presence of international guidelines for managing acute pancreatitis, there is a lack of standardized Indian guidelines. This article reviews Indian publications focused on the treatment of acute pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is generally acute or chronic. Necrotizing pancreatitis can result from extreme cases of acute pancreatitis. Treatment for each case of pancreatitis depends on the severity of symptoms. Learn about how doctors treat acute and chronic pancreatitis, and how you can help manage your pancreatitis or lower your risk for getting the condition.
