Table 1 Characteristics of the selected studies
From: A systematic review of the predictive factors for the recurrence of acute pancreatitis
References | Year | Country | Study design | Recurrence confirmation method | Guidelines for pancreatitis classification | Etiology | RoB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Biliary search | |||||||
Bejarano-González [48] | 2016 | Spain | Prospective | NR | Revised Atlanta Classification (2012) | Biliary | Low |
Kim [49] | 2016 | South Korea | Retrospective | NR | Revised Atlanta Classification (2012) | Biliary | High |
Velamazán [50] | 2023 | Spain and Mexico | Retrospective | NR | NR | Biliary | Low |
Alcoholic search | |||||||
Pelli [52] | 2000 | Finland | Retrospective | Diagnosis of recurrent AP confirmed via national database and hospital records. 4-year follow-up to detect recurrence. | NR | Alcoholic | Low |
Pelli [53] | 2008 | Finland | Prospective | Recurrence confirmed via clinical criteria and follow-up at 2 years. Imaging with SMRP. | Atlanta Criteria (1992) | Alcoholic | Low |
Pelli [54] | 2009 | Finland | Prospective | Recurrence based on a median follow-up of 47 months. Confirmed diagnosis via imaging (SMRP) and clinical criteria. | Atlanta Criteria (1992) | Alcoholic | High |
Nieto [55] | 2023 | USA | Retrospective | Recurrence confirmed during 11-month follow-up. Readmissions for AAP documented. | Revised Atlanta Classification (2012) | Alcoholic | High |
Sissingh [56] | 2024 | Netherlands | Prospective | Recurrence of AP during 3 years of follow-up. Confirmed diagnosis of gallstones or biliary sludge via imaging. | Revised Atlanta Classification (2012) | Alcoholic | High |