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In the practice of medicine, the definition of “conservative” is often subject to as many and varied interpretations as it is in the field of politics. For the purpose of this discussion, conservative treatment of acute pancreatitis is considered to encompass all therapeutic measures except (a) operative procedures, (b) therapeutic endoscopy, (c) percutaneous placement of drainage catheters, and (d) peritoneal dialysis for indications other than renal failure. It is crucial to distinguish between conservative treatment and nonaggressive treatment. The conservative management of severe acute pancreatitis is quite vigorous and aggressive, focusing on provision of necessary supportive care and early recognition and treatment of any complications.
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Grendell, J.H. (1993). Conservative Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. In: Beger, H.G., Büchler, M., Malfertheiner, P. (eds) Standards in Pancreatic Surgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-77437-9_13
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