Characteristics and clinical outcomes of patients over 80 years of age with acute pancreatitis

Key summary points Aim This study aims to identify differences between octogenarian (patients over 80 years old) and non-octogenarians (patients between 65 and 79 years old) in the course of acute pancreatitis. Findings The incidence of local complications was higher in the non-octogenarian group. Mild acute pancreatitis was higher in the octogenarian group, while moderate acute pancreatitis was higher in the non-octogenarian group. There was no significant difference compared to severe cases. Message Contrary to what was expected, no significant difference was observed between the octogenarian and non-octogenarian groups in terms of serious events in the course of acute pancreatitis.