Diagnosis and management of acute pancreatitis and its complications

Acute pancreatitis is a common disorder in the USA. Its diagnosis, prognosis and management, both in the short and long term, have long presented significant challenges to clinicians, surgeons, and diagnostic and interventional radiologists. This article reviews historical and current concepts in the diagnosis and management of acute pancreatitis and its complications, including radiological diagnosis and percutaneous intervention, as well as endoscopic and surgical management.