Table 2.
Assessment of outcomes.
| Outcomes | Pancreatitis with jaundice | Pancreatitis without jaundice | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-hospital mortality | |||
| ∗Missing—920 | 4.3% | 2.1% | <0.0001 |
| 1.51 (1.35–1.68) | <0.0001 | ||
| Length of stay, days (mean, IQR) | 4 (3–8) | 4 (2–6) | 0.0023 |
| Total hospitalization cost, $ (median, IQR) | 11,412 (6843–19,216) | 7893 (4840–13,842) | <0.0001 |
| In-hospital complications | |||
| ARDS | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.08 |
| Ventilator dependence respiratory failure | 0.23% | 0.29% | 0.25 |
| Dehydration and electrolyte disorders | 47.6% | 43.8% | <0.0001 |
| Septicemia | 15.2% | 9.6% | <0.0001 |
| Septic shock | 4.1% | 2.9% | <0.0001 |
| Prolonged ileus | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.38 |
| Ascites | 6.5% | 3.1% | <0.0001 |
| Hypoalbuminemia | 2.5% | 1.4% | <0.0001 |
| AKI | 17.8% | 14.9% | <0.0001 |
| Peritonitis | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.0008 |
| Perforation of intestine | 0.06% | 0.2% | 0.006 |
| Toxic megacolon | 0.11% | 0.17% | 0.17 |
| Acute liver failure | 1.6% | 1.1% | <0.0001 |
| Disposition | <0.0001 | ||
| Discharge to home | 68.9% | 74.9% | |
| Transfer other: Includes skilled | 10.1% | 8.6% | |
| Nursing facility (SNF), intermediate | |||
| Care facility (ICF) and another type of facility | |||
| Home health care | 8.5% | 8.1% | |
| Against medical advice (AMA) | 1.6% | 3.4% | |
| ∗Missing—920 | |||
Adjusted for age, race, gender, Elixhauser comorbidities, primary payer, and hospital teaching status.