March 15, 2026

Outcomes of Patients With Severe Acute Pancreatitis Requiring Prolonged Intensive Care Admission at a Tertiary Centre: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Key Points

To evaluate outcomes in patients with severe acute pancreatitis requiring extended ICU admission.
Retrospective cohort study design
Patients admitted to a tertiary center
Evaluation of survival rates and ICU stay duration
Two-thirds of patients with ICU stays beyond 2 weeks survived to discharge
Findings support the importance of continued organ support in severe pancreatitis cases
Emphasizes the role of multidisciplinary care in managing severe disease.

Abstract

Despite the complexity and duration of illness, two-thirds of patients with ICU stays beyond 2 weeks survived to discharge, indicating that extended organ support should not be viewed as futile. These findings underscore the importance of sustained multidisciplinary care and support continued active management in selected patients with severe disease.

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Outcomes of Patients With Severe Acute Pancreatitis Requiring Prolonged Intensive Care Admission at a Tertiary Centre: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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