The choice of a rational treatment strategy in patients with acute destructive pancreatitis
The article describes the various treatment options of acute destructive pancreatitis in 372 patients according to the severity of their condition and the extent of morphological changes in the pancreas. Analyzing the results of the study, the authors propose a screening methodology to assess the severity of patients on admission. It was concretized indications for use of minimally invasive treatments (laparoscopy, puncture drainage under ultrasound control) and open surgical procedures.