Early direct admission to tertiary hospital specialized care reduces risk of severe acute pancreatitis: A propensity score-matched retrospective cohort study

Key Points

• Early direct admission significantly reduces the risk of severe acute pancreatitis.
• Propensity score matching was utilized to ensure balanced comparisons in the analysis.
• Retrospective cohort study design allows for real-world assessment and implications of findings.
• Findings emphasize the importance of hospital admission timing in managing acute pancreatitis cases.