Acute pancreatitis mortality lower in high-volume centers
There are several conditions which have shown to have lower mortality in high volume centers. In this retrospective analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample of patients admitted with acute pancreatitis, adjusted mortality, LOS, and charges were all lower in high volume centers compared to low volume centers. The specific attributes of the high volume hospitals which contribute to lower mortality is not clearly outlined, but are likely due to readily available specialty and procedural services (abstract).
