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Observation pathway safely reduces acute pancreatitis hospitalization rate

Publish date:: April 28, 2020

Key clinical point: For patients diagnosed with mild acute pancreatitis in the ED, an observation pathway may significantly reduce hospitalization rate and associated costs without compromising patient safety.

Major finding: An observational approach to mild acute pancreatitis reduced hospitalization rate by 31.2%.

Study details: A prospective trial involving 118 patients with mild acute pancreatitis.

Disclosures: The investigators reported no conflicts of interest.

Citation:

Ahmed A et al. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2020 Apr 14. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0000000000001354.

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