Determinant-Based Classification of Acute Pancreatitis Severity

Patchen Dellinger, E.; E. Forsmark, Christopher; Layer, Peter; Lévy, Philippe; Maraví-Poma, E.; S. Petrov, Maxim; Shimosegawa, Tooru; K. Siriwardena, Ajith; Uomo, Generoso; C. Whitcomb, David; A. Windsor, John

doi:10.1097/sla.0b013e318256f778

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Determinant-Based Classification of Acute Pancreatitis Severity

Published in Annals of Surgery • Jun 30, 2012

Authors:

E. Patchen Dellinger

Christopher E. Forsmark

Peter Layer

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To develop a new international classification of acute pancreatitis severity on the basis of a sound conceptual framework, comprehensive review of published evidence, and worldwide consultation. BACKGROUND: The Atlanta definitions of acute pancreatitis severity are ingrained in the lexico...

Subject

Medicine

Acute pancreatitis

Pancreatitis

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