The long-term consequences of necrotising pancreatitis, including complications, interventions, and quality of life, were assessed in a follow-up study of 373 patients. Results showed that 26% of patients were readmitted for recurrent pancreatitis, 13% received endoscopic or percutaneous drainage, and 8% underwent pancreatic necrosectomy or surgery. Endocrine and exocrine insufficiency developed less frequently in patients treated conservatively. Extensive pancreatic necrosis (>50%) during the initial admission was associated with interventions and complications during follow-up.
Journal Article by Hollemans RA, Timmerhuis HC (…) van Santvoort HC et 24 al. in Gut
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