A retrospective study investigating the clinical significance of body mass index in acute pancreatitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute pancreatitis is an unpredictable and potentially fatal condition for which no definitive cure is currently available. Our research focused on exploring the connection between body mass index, a frequently overlooked risk factor, and both the onset and progression of acute pancreatitis.

Material/methods

A total of 247 patients with acute pancreatitis admitted to Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine from January 2021 to February 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. After screening, 117 patients with complete height and body weight data were selected for detailed assessment. Additionally, 85 individuals who underwent physical examinations at our hospital during this period were compiled to create a control group. The study received ethical approval fr

SUBMITTER: Bai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10832621 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature