Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift
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Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Jun 2020
[Diagnosis and treatment of severe acute pancreatitis in critical care].
Acute pancreatitis is a potentially life-threatening disease that requires intensive care, especially in severe cases. The present article is intended to illustrate the possibilities of a rational diagnosis of acute pancreatitis as well as to provide an overview of the stage-adapted therapy, which includes both conservative measures and interventional interdisciplinary treatment strategies.
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Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Jun 2020
[Onconephrology - Interdisciplinary Cooperation of Nephrologists and Oncologists in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma].
Plasma cell diseases, in particular multiple myeloma, represent an interdisciplinary challenge for oncologists and nephrologists. Patients often present initially with kidney problems to a nephrologist, requiring timely diagnosis and referral to an oncologist for treatment. ⋯ In any case, renal insufficiency can affect the therapeutic options. This article provides a short overview about common nephrological factors and complications which impact on the manifestation and course of treatment in patients with plasma cell diseases.