C-reactive protein predicts the development of walled-off necrosis in patients with severe acute pancreatitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Walled-off necrosis (WON) is reported to occur in 1-9% of patients with acute pancreatitis. However, the factors associated with the onset of this condition have not been elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the potential predictive factors for WON in patients diagnosed with severe acute pancreatitis at our hospital.

Methods

This study included 26 patients with severe acute pancreatitis identified among the 211 patients with acute pancreatitis admitted to our hospital between January 2014 and December 2018. Patients with and without WON (WON and non-WON groups, respectively) were compared to identify potential factors involved in the onset of this condition.

Results

The 26 patients had a median age of 67 years, and 65% were male. WON occurred

SUBMITTER: Fujiwara J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8341195 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature