Diseases of the Pancreas

This book is based on the latest comprehensive knowledge in molecular mechanism of pancreatic disease. There is detailed description of diagnosis and treatment, and the book is abundantly illustrated with approximately 300 color illustrations.

"Diseases of the Pancreas" is based on the latest comprehensive data about molecular mechanism of acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. The diagnostic techniques including histology, radiology, sonography etc. are based on the sensitivity and specificity of the respective methods. Special focus is given to the indication and contraindication to surgical technqiues. It contains specific treatment modality and results for the first time after long-term outcome evaluation. Surgical techniques are displayed with colored sketches series.

Latest comprehensive knowledge in molecular mechanism of pancreatic disease Detailed description of diagnosis and treatment Abundantly illustrated with approx. 300 color illustrations Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Anatomy of the Pancreas.- Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Pancreatic Functions.- Clinical Standards of Diagnostic Measures.- Acute Pancreatitis.- Chronic Pancreatitis.- Pancreatic Cancer.- Endocrine Tumors of the Pancreas.- Periampullary Tumors.- Cystic Neoplasia of the Pancreas.- Congenital Anomalies of the Pancreas.- Pancreatic Injury.- Transplantation of the Pancreas.- Index.