eP294 A Retrospective Audit: Evaluating the Management of Acute Pancreatitis at the Surgical Emergency Unit of a Tertiary Centre

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Retrospective analysis reveals limited severity scoring and highlights effective management pathways in acute pancreatitis cases.

Severity scoring for acute pancreatitis was underutilised—only 9 out of 81 patients received it.
Gallstones were identified as the leading cause in 33 cases, followed by alcohol excess in 18 cases.
Most patients underwent effective management pathways, with timely surgical interventions showing positive outcomes.
Serious complications were mitigated through appropriate escalation of care, demonstrating effective acute management.

Vaitha et al. (2025) studied this question.

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