Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	116880
Country	Bosnia and Herzegovina

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Ascites in acute pancreatitis: Prognostic considerations
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Enver Zerem, Šeila Vila, Sanja Bajgorić and Dina Zerem
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Enver Zerem, Department of Medical Sciences, The Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bistrik 7, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina. zerem@anubih.ba
Key Words	Acute pancreatitis; Ascites; Prognosis; Biomarkers; Severity assessment
Core Tip	Ascites in acute pancreatitis is a heterogeneous and dynamic clinical finding that may reflect the extent of pancreatic injury and the intensity of systemic inflammation. When detected early and interpreted cautiously, ascites can serve as a complementary prognostic signal that enhances bedside risk stratification without supplanting established scoring systems. Clear operational definitions and recognition of evidence limitations are essential to avoid over-interpretation.
Citation	Zerem E, Vila Š, Bajgorić S, Zerem D. Ascites in acute pancreatitis: Prognostic considerations. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2025-11-24 06:59
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-24 06:59
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-16 09:58
Return for Revision	2025-12-17 22:07
Revised	2025-12-22 22:02
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-10 02:48
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-10 03:28
Articles in Press	2026-02-10 03:28
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