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Patient outcomes for admissions with a primary diagnosis of acute pancreatitis
| Outcome | Low-volume centre | Medium-volume centre | High-volume centre | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.5% | <0.0001 |
| Length of stay (median), days | 5.3 (4) | 6.0 (4) | 6.1 (4) | <0.0001 |
| Prolonged length of stay | 8.9% | 11.7% | 12.0% | <0.0001 |
| Total charges | $16 600 | $23 600 | $24 100 | <0.0001 |
| Any pancreatic procedure | 0.54% | 1.04% | 1.19% | <0.0001 |
