A new analysis of cohort study data estimates the average annual cost of caring for children with chronic pancreatitis or acute recurrent pancreatitis in the US now approaches $50,000. 5 февр. 2016 г.
What is the cost of pancreatitis?
Results: The estimated total cost for acute pancreatitis admissions was $2.2 billion (95% confidence interval [CI], 2.0 billion-2.3 billion) at a mean cost per hospitalization of $9870 (95% CI, 9300-10,400), and a mean cost per hospital day of $1670 (95% CI, 1620-1720).
Can chronic pancreatitis be cured completely?
There is no cure for chronic pancreatitis, but the related pain and symptoms may be managed or even prevented. Since chronic pancreatitis is most often caused by drinking, abstinence from alcohol is often one way to ease the pain.
How serious is chronic pancreatitis?
Chronic pancreatitis causes severe damage to your pancreas. This means that your body won't be able to make needed enzymes and hormones. This can result in malnutrition, because you won't be able to digest foods. Chronic pancreatitis can also cause diabetes.
Is chronic pancreatitis life long?
Background: Mortality in chronic pancreatitis is higher than in the general population, the 10-year survival after diagnosis is estimated between 69-80%.
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