Epidemiological characteristics, SAP-associated sepsis, and prognostic analysis of persistent inflammation– immunosuppression–catabolism syndrome in severe acute pancreatitis patients after percutaneous drainage: a retrospective study (opens in new tab)

ObjectiveThis study aims to analyze the incidence and epidemiological characteristics of persistent inflammation–immunosuppression–catabolism syndrome (PICS) in severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) patients after percutaneous drainage, investigate the role of SAP-associated sepsis in PICS development, identify independent risk factors for PICS, and evaluate its impact on short- and long-term prognosis.MethodsA retrospective analysis of 176 SAP patients who underwent percutaneous drainage from July...