Decreased Mortality in Acute Pancreatitis Related to Early Aggressive Hydration

2011103 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Ian Wall · Maimonides Medical Center

Nison Badalov · Maimonides Medical Center

Robin Baradarian · Maimonides Medical Center

Kadirawel Iswara · Maimonides Medical Center

Jian Jun Li · Maimonides Medical Center

Scott Tenner · Maimonides Medical Center

Abstract

The decrease in mortality seen in patients with acute pancreatitis during the last decade may be related to the increased aggressive hydration preventing pancreatic necrosis.

Topics & Keywords

Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment Neonatal Health and Biochemistry Abdominal Surgery and Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pancreas

Volume 40, Issue 4, pp. 547-550

DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0b013e318215368d

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