Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Feb 2017
Comparison of Harmless Acute Pancreatitis Score with Ranson's Score in Predicting the Severity of Acute Pancreatitis.
To determine the predictability of harmless acute pancreatitis score (HAPS) in determining the severity of acute pancreatitis (AP) and compare it with Ranson's score. ⋯ HAPS is effective in rapid identification of patient who will run non-severe course of AP. Assessment can be completed within one hour from presentation. Ranson's score, although more accurate, takes 48 hours to complete.