Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis

Dear Colleagues,

Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas that can range from mild discomfort to a severe, life-threatening illness. Despite significant advancements, acute pancreatitis remains a common cause of hospitalization, with high morbidity and mortality. The condition can arise from various etiologies, necessitating a comprehensive approach to its management.

This Special Issue aims to consolidate current knowledge and recent advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of acute pancreatitis. It will provide a platform for discussing innovative research, clinical practices and future directions in managing this disease and its complications.

Molecular Mechanisms and Biomarkers: Analysis of the molecular pathways involved in the onset and progression of acute pancreatitis, and identification of potential novel biomarkers for prognosis.

Imaging Techniques: Advances in imaging modalities such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) that improve diagnosis and treatment.

Therapeutic Interventions: Development and evaluation of endoscopic or minimally invasive procedures to improve patient treatment when intervention is required.

Gut Microbiota: Investigating the role of gut microbiota in acute pancreatitis and potential therapeutic implications of microbiome modulation.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Utilization of AI and machine learning algorithms to predict disease severity, guide clinical decision-making and personalize treatment approaches.

We invite high-quality submissions that include, but are not limited to, the following types of papers: original research articles, review articles and meta-analyses, clinical trials and case studies.

This Special Issue will serve as a comprehensive resource for clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing the understanding and management of acute pancreatitis. We look forward to your contributions that will enrich this critical field of study.

Dr. Manuela Mastronardi
Dr. Alan Biloslavo
Dr. Antonio La Greca
Guest Editors

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• acute pancreatitis
• endoscopy
• minimally invasive surgery
• microbiota
• artificial intelligence