[Acute necrotizing pancreatitis: therapeutic alternatives].

The management of acute necrotizing pancreatitis has changed significantly over the last few years. Currently, most patients survive the early phases of the disease due to improvements in intensive care unit management. The most important risk factor for morbidity and mortality is infection of the pancreatic necrosis.

[Biliary stents for reconstruction in bile duct injuries. The role of bile acids].

Unlabelled: Biliary stents, placed either surgically, endoscopically or radiologically are a frequent palliative and/or curative option for treatment of obstructive jaundice. Stones or sludge formation above or inside the stent are of major concern in that they cause dysfunction of the stent that needs prompt replacement. To evaluate the efficacy of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) for long-term management of surgically placed biliary stents after iatrogenic injury, a prospective, controlled, randomized trial was conducted.