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EXPERT REVIEW OF RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
Volume 14, Issue 2, Pages 209-217Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2020.1698951
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Acute pancreatitis; ARDS; respiratory failure; pleural effusion; critical care; mechanical ventilation; acute abdomen
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Introduction: Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas, which runs a severe course in 20% of patients, wherein it is associated with high mortality. It is associated with several pleuro-pulmonary complications with variable severity that may occur either in isolation but are frequently present in combination. Clinicians need to be aware of these complications for early and appropriate management. Areas covered: We performed a systematic search of the PUBMED database (1970-2019) to identify relevant articles focusing on pleuro-pulmonary complications that may occur in patients with acute pancreatitis. We also retrieved articles describing the pathophysiological mechanisms and treatment approach of the various complications. Expert opinion: Acute pancreatitis is usually a self-limiting disease, but the development of organ failure during the course worsens the clinical outcome. Pulmonary complications usually occur early in the course of acute pancreatitis. Clinicians need to recognize the various pulmonary complications of acute pancreatitis, early during the disease, and manage them appropriately and aggressively to improve outcomes.
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