Volume, but Not the Location of Necrosis, Is Associated with Worse Outcomes in Acute Pancreatitis: A Prospective Study

Volume, but Not the Location of Necrosis, Is Associated with Worse Outcomes in Acute Pancreatitis: A Prospective Study

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The course and clinical outcomes of acute pancreatitis (AP) are highly variable. Up to 20% of patients develop pancreatic necrosis. Extent and location of it might affect the clinical course and management. The aim was to determine the clinical relevance...

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Main Authors: Inga Dekeryte, Kristina Zviniene, Edita Bieliuniene, Zilvinas Dambrauskas, Povilas Ignatavicius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
acute pancreatitis
necrotizing pancreatitis
outcomes
computed tomography
management
surgery
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/5/645

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