Review
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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2006; 12(21): 3314-3323
Published online Jun 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i21.3314
Table 3 Stage classification of acute pancreatitis and mortality rate in nationwide survey in 2003 in Japan
StageSeverity scoreSeverityNo of patients(%)1Died2Mortality rate
Stage 00 pointMild943 (53.3)10.10%
Stage 11 pointModerate280 (15.8)20.70%
Stage 22-8 pointsSevere I455 (25.7)173.70%
Stage 39-14 pointsSevere II63 (3.6)1625.40%
Stage 4≥ 15 pointsMost severe27 (1.5)1659.30%
Total1768 (100)522.90%