In 2021, Japan saw a significant drop in acute pancreatitis (AP) hospitalizations, declining to 61,080 cases from 78,450 in 2016, marking a 49 per 100,000 incidence rate. The mortality rate among severe cases improved to 5.3%, down from 6.1%. Treatment adherence improved; 61.2% of patients received antibiotics and 56.9% of severe cases benefited from enteral nutrition. Importantly, no upfront surgeries were performed, indicating a shift in management strategies during the pandemic.
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