Nutritional support in patients with acute pancreatitis. Review of published studies

Abstract

Acute pancreatitis is a common disease that occurs in 5 — 10 % of patients with urgent pathology of the abdominal cavity. The most prevalent metabolic disorders affecting this group of patients are hypermetabolism and hypercatabolism syndromes, which are accompanied by excessive consumption of carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids, increased oxygen intake, and carbon dioxide production.