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ArticleWorld journal of surgery2019

Multidisciplinary Approach to Treating Severe Acute Pancreatitis in a Low-Volume Hospital.

Alvaro Robin-Lersundi, Ana Abella Alvarez, Carlos San Miguel Mendez, Almudena Moreno Elalo-Olaso, Arturo Cruz Cidoncha, Asunción Aguilera Velardo, Federico Gordo Vidal, Miguel-Angel García-Ureña

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Article in World journal of surgery, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Alvaro Robin-LersundiDepartment of Surgery, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Avda. Marie Curie, s/n, 28822, Coslada, Madrid, Spain. adelvalle@hotmail.com.
Ana Abella AlvarezDepartment of Intensive Care Medicine, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Avda. Marie Curie, s/n, 28822, Coslada, Madrid, Spain.
Carlos San Miguel MendezDepartment of Surgery, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Avda. Marie Curie, s/n, 28822, Coslada, Madrid, Spain.
Almudena Moreno Elalo-OlasoDepartment of Surgery, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Avda. Marie Curie, s/n, 28822, Coslada, Madrid, Spain.
Arturo Cruz CidonchaDepartment of Surgery, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Avda. Marie Curie, s/n, 28822, Coslada, Madrid, Spain.
Asunción Aguilera VelardoDepartment of Surgery, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Avda. Marie Curie, s/n, 28822, Coslada, Madrid, Spain.
Federico Gordo VidalDepartment of Intensive Care Medicine, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Avda. Marie Curie, s/n, 28822, Coslada, Madrid, Spain.
Miguel-Angel García-UreñaDepartment of Surgery, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Avda. Marie Curie, s/n, 28822, Coslada, Madrid, Spain.
Hospital Universitario del Henares · ESUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria · ES

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundUp to 25% of patients with acute pancreatitis develop severe complications and are classified as severe pancreatitis with a high death rate. To improve outcomes, patients may require interventional measures including surgical procedures. Multidisciplinary approach and best practice guidelines are important to decrease mortality.

methodsWe have conducted a retrospective analysis from a prospectively maintained database in a low-volume hospital. A total of 1075 patients were attended for acute pancreatitis over a ten-year period. We have analysed 44 patients meeting the criteria for severe acute pancreatitis and for intensive care unit (ICU) admittance. Demographics and clinical data were analysed. Patients were treated according to international guidelines and a multidisciplinary flowchart for acute pancreatitis and a step-up approach for pancreatic necrosis.

resultsForty-four patients were admitted to the ICU due to severe acute pancreatitis. Twenty-five patients needed percutaneous drainage of peri-pancreatic or abdominal fluid collections or cholecystitis. Eight patients underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for choledocholithiasis and biliary sepsis or pancreatic leakage, and one patient received endoscopic trans-gastric endoscopic prosthesis for pancreatic necrosis. Sixteen patients underwent surgery: six patients for septic abdomen, four patients for pancreatic necrosis and two patients due to abdominal compartment syndrome. Four patients had a combination of surgical procedures for pancreatic necrosis and for abdominal compartment syndrome. Overall mortality was 9.1%.

conclusionSevere acute pancreatitis represents a complex pathology that requires a multidisciplinary approach. Establishing best practice treatments and evidence-based guidelines for severe acute pancreatitis may improve outcomes in low-volume hospitals.

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Patient Care TeamAcute DiseaseAdultAgedCholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic RetrogradeCholedocholithiasisDrainageFemaleHospitals, Low-VolumeHumansIntensive Care UnitsMaleMiddle AgedPancreatitisPancreatitis, Acute NecrotizingPractice Guidelines as Topic

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