Classification of acute pancreatitis—2012: revision of the Atlanta classification and definitions by international consensus

Abstract

This international, web-based consensus provides clear definitions to classify acute pancreatitis using easily identified clinical and radiologic criteria. The wide consultation among pancreatologists to reach this consensus should encourage widespread adoption.

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MedicineAcute pancreatitisConsensus conferencePancreatitisExacerbationIntensive care medicinePancreatic pseudocystDiseaseGeneral surgeryInternal medicine

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Year: 2012
Type: article
Volume: 62
Issue: 1
Pages: 102-111
Citations: 6535
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                                    Peter A. Banks, 
                                
                                    Thomas L. Bollen, 
                                
                                    Christos Dervenis
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2012). 
                            Classification of acute pancreatitis—2012: revision of the Atlanta classification and definitions by international consensus. 
                            Gut
                            , 62
                            (1)
                            , 102-111.
                            https://doi.org/10.1136/gutjnl-2012-302779
                        

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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2012-302779