Objective: In this review, we focus on studies that examined such prognostic indices in
relation to predicting a fatal outcome from pancreatitis. Summary Background Data: Acute
pancreatitis (AP) is a common emergency, and early identification of high-risk patients can
be difficult. For this reason, a plethora of different prognostic variables and scoring systems
have been assessed to see if they can reliably predict the severity of pancreatitis and/or
subsequent mortality. Methods: All studies that focused on AP, including retrospective series …