Clinical characteristics and long-term outcomes following pancreatic injury - An international multicenter cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trauma to the pancreas is rare but associated with significant morbidity. Currently available management guidelines are based on low-quality evidence and data on long-term outcomes is lacking. This study aimed to evaluate clinical characteristics and patient-reported long-term outcomes for pancreatic injury.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study evaluating treatment for pancreatic injury in 11 centers across 5 European nations over >10 years was performed. Data relating to pancreatic injury and treatment were collected from hospital records. Patients reported quality of life (QoL), changes to employment and new or ongoing therapy due to index injury.

Results

In all, 165 patients were included. The majority were male (70.9%), median age was 27 years (range: 6

SUBMITTER: Meijer LL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10318511 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature