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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2005; 11(31): 4815-4821
Published online Aug 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i31.4815
Table 1 Complications in 37 patients with acute pancreatitis
ComplicationPatients (n)
Pancreatic necrosis20
Pulmonary involvement (pleural effusion, atelectasis)16
Pancreatic fluid collection12
Renal failure6
Pseudocysis5
Infection4
Multi-organ failure4


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