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World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. Feb 15, 2014; 5(1): 1-10
Published online Feb 15, 2014. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v5.i1.1
Table 1 Consensus definition of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography pancreatitis
Severity ofpancreatitisDefinition
MildClinical pancreatitis, amylase at least 3 × normal > 24 h after procedure, requiring unplanned admission or prolongation of planned admission to 2-3 d
ModerateHospitalisation of 4-10 d
SevereHospitalisation of > 10 d, haemorrhagic pancreatitis, pancreatic necrosis or pseudocyst, or need for intervention (percutaneous drainage or surgery)