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APPRENTICE registry: Wide variation exists in acute pancreatitis treatment, outcomes
Key clinical point: Wide variation exists across the world in the etiology, demographics, outcomes, and management of acute pancreatitis.
Major finding: Opioid analgesia use: 93% in North America vs. 27% in other regions.
Study details: An analysis of data from 1,612 patients in a prospective international patient registry.
Disclosures: The authors reported having no disclosures.
Citation:
Matta B et al. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019 doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2019.11.017.