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Zhang C, Lin F, Guo DF, Wang QL, Xiao DX, Lin JY, Chen S. Assessing the causal link between liver function and acute pancreatitis: A Mendelian randomisation study. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0300890. [PMID: 38578756 PMCID: PMC10997074 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024] Open
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A correlation has been reported to exist between exposure factors (e.g. liver function) and acute pancreatitis. However, the specific causal relationship remains unclear. This study aimed to infer the causal relationship between liver function and acute pancreatitis using the Mendelian randomisation method. We employed summary data from a genome-wide association study involving individuals of European ancestry from the UK Biobank and FinnGen. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SCNPs), closely associated with liver function, served as instrumental variables. We used five regression models for causality assessment: MR-Egger regression, the random-effect inverse variance weighting method (IVW), the weighted median method (WME), the weighted model, and the simple model. We assessed the heterogeneity of the SNPs using Cochran's Q test. Multi-effect analysis was performed using the intercept term of the MR-Egger method and leave-one-out detection. Odds ratios (ORs) were used to evaluate the causal relationship between liver function and acute pancreatitis risk. A total of 641 SNPs were incorporated as instrumental variables. The MR-IVW method indicated a causal effect of gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) on acute pancreatitis (OR = 1.180, 95%CI [confidence interval]: 1.021-1.365, P = 0.025), suggesting that GGT may influence the incidence of acute pancreatitis. Conversely, the results for alkaline phosphatase (ALP) (OR = 0.997, 95%CI: 0.992-1.002, P = 0.197) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (OR = 0.939, 95%CI: 0.794-1.111, P = 0.464) did not show a causal effect on acute pancreatitis. Additionally, neither the intercept term nor the zero difference in the MR-Egger regression attained statistical significance (P = 0.257), and there were no observable gene effects. This study suggests that GGT levels are a potential risk factor for acute pancreatitis and may increase the associated risk. In contrast, ALP and AST levels did not affect the risk of acute pancreatitis.
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- Chun Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, Mindong Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Ningde, Fujian, China
- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Mindong Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Ningde, Fujian, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Mindong Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Ningde, Fujian, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Mindong Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Ningde, Fujian, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Mindong Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Ningde, Fujian, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Mindong Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Ningde, Fujian, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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Zhang Q, Fu Z, Li S, Ding X, Zhang W, Ma R, Zhai Q. Clinical characteristics of three distinct types of pancreatitis with overlapping etiologies: A ten-year retrospective cohort study. Pancreatology 2023; 23:949-956. [PMID: 37968184 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2023.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is frequently observed in non-HTG-induced acute pancreatitis (AP), such as in the early stage of acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP). There is overlap in the etiologies of ABP, HTG-AP, and biliary-hypertriglyceridemia acute pancreatitis (BHAP), which may be perplexing for clinicians. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 394 AP patients. The patients were divided into three groups based on etiology. We analyzed the differences among the three groups of patients in terms of general information, laboratory parameters, and prognosis. RESULTS The mean age of patients in the ABP group was significantly higher than that in the HTG-AP and BHAP groups (p < 0.001). Females made up a greater percentage of the ABP group, whereas males made up the majority in the HTG-AP and BHAP groups. The ABP group had the highest PCT, AMS, LPS, ALT, AST, GGT, TBIL, DBIL, APACHE II, and BISAP scores. TG and BMI were highest in the HTG-AP group. AST and GGT levels were substantially greater in BHAP patients than those in HTG-AP. The BHAP group had the greatest incidence of organ failure, systemic complications, and local complications. CONCLUSION ABP usually develops in people aged 50-59 years. HTG-AP primarily affects people aged 30-39 years. However, the peak incidence age of BHAP falls between the two aforementioned age groups (40-49 years). We also found that patients with BHAP seem to be in an intermediate state in terms of some biochemical markers and demographic characteristics. Furthermore, BHAP may have the worst clinical outcomes compared with HTG-AP and ABP.
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- Qiwei Zhang
- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Dept, Banan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401320, PR China.
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- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Dept, Banan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401320, PR China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, PR China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, PR China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, PR China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, PR China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, PR China.
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Wo S, Schwartz K, Zimmerman E. Abdominal Pain, Vomiting, and Weight Loss in a 17-Year-Old Girl. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2023; 62:166-169. [PMID: 36609183 DOI: 10.1177/00099228221114966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Shane Wo
- Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA, USA.,University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA, USA.,University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA, USA.,University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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Bangolo AI, Akhter M, Auda A, Akram R, Nagesh VK, Athem D, Thomas R, Tibalan L, Trivedi M, Mushtaq S, Singh N, Bagale P, Arana GV, Khan T, Sharma S, Mynedi S, Patel DD, Saini M, Chinthakuntla MR, Ahmed K, Gad M, Gondhi SDDR, Arana G, Gurumoorthy RB, Weissman S. A Case Report of Acute Severe Necrotizing Pancreatitis following the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine against the Novel SARS-CoV-2. Case Rep Infect Dis 2023; 2023:9965435. [PMID: 37008512 PMCID: PMC10060063 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9965435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
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Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition, which is a leading gastrointestinal cause of hospitalization in the United States. Several conditions are associated with acute pancreatitis. More recently, there have been a few cases reported of acute pancreatitis following the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. To our knowledge, no cases of acute pancreatitis have been yet reported following the Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine (J& J vaccine). Herein we report a 34-year-old male with no significant past medical history admitted with acute necrotizing pancreatitis, the day following the receipt of the J&J vaccine. Based on the Naranjo and the modified Naranjo scale, the patient met the requirements for probable drug induced pancreatitis. This case report has the objective to raise awareness of a potentially severe side effect of the J&J vaccine. We hope to use this case to support screening all patients for previous history of acute pancreatitis before administration of the J& J vaccine.
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- Ayrton I. Bangolo
- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ, USA
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Alsaykhan K, Khan NS, Aljumah MI, Albughaylil AS. Comparative Evaluation of Salivary Enzyme in Patients With Gingivitis and Periodontitis: A Clinical-Biochemical Study. Cureus 2022; 14:e20991. [PMID: 35004095 PMCID: PMC8735708 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.20991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Objective This study aims to relate aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in saliva and periodontal status in patients with gingivitis and periodontitis. Methods Forty-five patients have undergone a periodontal detailed examination as well as indexes sorted and classified into three gingival-based groups: healthy, gingivitis and periodontitis. Fifteen (15) patients were assigned for each group. Ten milliliter of stimulated saliva from a patient was collected after rinsing the mouth with 15 mL of water in a sterile tube. Biochemical analysis was conducted using the study GOT (ASAT) IFCC mod. liquiUV kit from HUMAN. Kinetic method for the determination of GOT (ASAT) activity and TC 84 Teco diagnostics chemistry analyzer. Result Acquired results indicated statically significant increases of AST level in saliva from patients with periodontitis and gingivitis (p < 0.01) in relation to the control group. Conclusion These results revealed that salivary AST level is higher in patients that have periodontal destruction, pocket depth and bleeding in probing. This clinically indicated that salivary biomarkers can be used as a diagnostic tool for the evaluation of periodontal health status.
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Gurakar M, Jalaly NY, Faghih M, Boortalary T, Azadi JR, Khashab MA, Fan C, Kalloo AN, Zaheer A, Singh VK, Afghani E. Impact of genetic testing and smoking on the distribution of risk factors in patients with recurrent acute and chronic pancreatitis. Scand J Gastroenterol 2022; 57:91-98. [PMID: 34663162 PMCID: PMC9278560 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2021.1984573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study is to assess the impact of smoking dose and duration on the distribution of risk factor(s) in patients with RAP and CP, and the impact of genetic testing on the distribution of risk factor(s) in patients with idiopathic RAP and CP. METHODS All adult patients with RAP and CP referred to a multidisciplinary pancreatitis clinic between 2010 and 2017 were evaluated. Risk factors included alcohol and smoking, hypertriglyceridemia, biliary, and other etiologies. Genetic testing was only pursued in patients with idiopathic RAP or CP. RESULTS Among the 1770 patients evaluated, 167 had RAP and 303 had CP. After genetic testing and smoking, the most common risk factors for RAP and CP were pathogenic variant(s) (23%) and the combination of alcohol and smoking (23%), respectively. Genetic testing and smoking assessment decreased the proportion of patients with alcoholic RAP from 17% to 5%, alcoholic CP from 33% to 10%, idiopathic RAP from 49% to 12%, and idiopathic CP from 54% to 14%. Pathogenic CFTR variants were the most common variant in patients with RAP (51%) and CP (43%). Among the 68 patients with pancreas divisum, other risk factor(s) were identified in 72%. CONCLUSION Genetic testing and a detailed assessment of smoking dose and duration reduce the proportion of patients with alcoholic and idiopathic pancreatitis. Other risk factor(s) for pancreatitis are found in the majority of patients with pancreas divisum further questioning its role as an independent risk factor.1. What is the current knowledge?Approximately 30% of patients with pancreatitis have no clear risk factor(s) and are categorized as having an idiopathic etiology.Pathogenic variant(s) as well as smoking dose and duration are well-established risk factors for recurrent acute and chronic pancreatitis but are not widely recognized or incorporated into clinical practice.2. What is new here?Genetic testing and a detailed assessment of smoking dose and duration reduced the proportion of patients with alcoholic and idiopathic acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis.Approximately three-fourths of patients with pancreas divisum have a risk factor for pancreatitis.
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- Merve Gurakar
- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Pancreatitis Center, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Abdominal Imaging, Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Pancreatitis Center, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA,Division of Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Pancreatitis Center, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA,Division of Abdominal Imaging, Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Pancreatitis Center, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA,Division of Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Pancreatitis Center, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA,Division of Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Ghalehnoei H, Hormati A, Mohammad Alizadeh AH, Ahmadpour S, Abedi SH. Patient-related post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) risk factors between two groups of patients: Prophylactic pancreatic stent and rectal indomethacin. CASPIAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE 2022; 13:728-734. [PMID: 36420331 PMCID: PMC9659831 DOI: 10.22088/cjim.13.4.728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatitis is one of the most crucial complications following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The purpose of the current study was to investigate patient-related post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) risk factors in two groups of patients: prophylactic pancreatic stent and rectal indomethacin. METHODS Two different prophylactic modalities were planned and complications were assessed based on the defined inclusion criteria. In this study, the patients were evaluated for the procedure and patient-related risk factors in post-ERCP pancreatitis in the recipient groups of the prophylactic pancreatic stent and rectal indomethacin. RESULTS Pancreatitis was confirmed in 27 of all 170 selected patients after ERCP. By univariate analysis, two variables were significant with the development of PEP. Regarding the patient-related risk factors, unique subjects with common bile duct (CBD) dilated 10mm were more exposed to an increased chance of PEP (P=0. 015); meanwhile, other factors did not correlate with the increased possibility of PEP in both groups. The only procedure-related risk factor for PEP was the deep cannulation of the pancreatic duct in both groups during the procedure with an incremental significant incidence of pancreatitis (P=0.005). Comparison of prophylactic pancreatic stent and rectal indomethacin showed no effects in term of post ERCP pancreatitis reduction. Additionally, there was no significant difference between these two strategies in the rate of PEP. CONCLUSION Prophylactic pancreatic duct stents and administration of rectal indomethacin cannot have particular approaches for reducing the possible occurrence of PEP. The increase in time of deep cannulation and the presence of CBD dilation <10mm could be considered as important risk factors.
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- Hossein Ghalehnoei
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Molecular, and Cell Biology Research Center, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Diseases Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Diseases Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol Iran ,Correspondence: Seyed Hassan Abedi, Ganjafroz street, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran. E-mail: , Tel: 0098 113223308, Fax: 0098 113223309
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Liu W, Du JJ, Li ZH, Zhang XY, Zuo HD. Liver injury associated with acute pancreatitis: The current status of clinical evaluation and involved mechanisms. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:10418-10429. [PMID: 35004974 PMCID: PMC8686151 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i34.10418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a very common acute disease, and the mortality rate of severe AP (SAP) is between 15% and 35%. The main causes of death are multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and infections. The mortality rate of patients with SAP related to liver failure is as high as 83%, and approximately 5% of the SAP patients have fulminant liver failure. Liver function is closely related to the progression and prognosis of AP. In this review, we aim to elaborate on the clinical manifestations and mechanism of liver injury in patients with AP.
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- Wei Liu
- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan Province, China
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Tauseef A, Chalfant V, Nair S, Buragadda A, Zafar M. Acute Interstitial Pancreatitis With a Normal Lipase Level in the Background of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Case Report. Cureus 2021; 13:e16417. [PMID: 34414044 PMCID: PMC8364734 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.16417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Acute interstitial pancreatitis is usually diagnosed on the basis of clinical findings, elevated lipase level, and imaging. However, herein we present a case of a 44-year-old Caucasian male who presented with pancreatitis diagnosed on the clinical grounds in the background of inflammatory bowel disease.
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- Abubakar Tauseef
- Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Dow International Medical College, Karachi, PAK
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Kokoroskos N, Peponis T, Lee JM, El Hechi M, Naar L, Nederpelt C, Gaitanidis A, Mendoza AE, Saillant N, Kaafarani H, King D, Velmahos G, Fagenholz P. The Role of Transaminases in Predicting Choledocholithiasis. A Novel Predictive Composite Score Development in a Cohort of 1089 Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Am Surg 2021; 88:1631-1637. [PMID: 33710916 DOI: 10.1177/0003134821998664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Optimal use of interventional procedures and diagnostic tests for patients with suspected choledocholithiasis depends on accurate pretest risk estimation. We sought to define sensitivity/specificity of transaminases in identifying choledocholithiasis and to incorporate them into a biochemical marker composite score that could accurately predict choledocholithiasis. METHODS All adult patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy by our Emergency Surgery Service between 2010 and 2018 were reviewed. Admission total bilirubin (TB), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) was captured. Choledocholithiasis was confirmed via intraoperative cholangiogram, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography. Area under receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) or C-statistic for AST, ALT, ALP, and TB as a measure of detecting choledocholithiasis was calculated. For score development, our database was randomly dichotomized to derivation and validation cohort and a score was derived. The score was validated by calculating its C-statistic. RESULTS 1089 patients were included; 210 (20.3%) had confirmed choledocholithiasis. The AUC was .78 for TB, .77 for ALP and AST, and .76 for ALT. 545 and 544 patients were included in the derivation and the validation cohort, respectively. The elements of the derived score were TB, AST, and ALP. The score ranged from 0 to 4. The AUC was .82 in the derivation and .77 in the validation cohort. The probability of choledocholithiasis increased from 8% to 89% at scores 0 to 4, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Aspartate aminotransferase predicted choledocholithiasis adequately and should be featured in choledocholithiasis screening algorithms. We developed a biochemical composite score, shown to be accurate in preoperative choledocholithiasis risk assessment in an emergency surgery setting.
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- Nikolaos Kokoroskos
- Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 548305Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 548305Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 548305Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 548305Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 548305Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 548305Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 548305Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 548305Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 548305Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 548305Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 548305Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 548305Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 548305Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Kim MU, Lee Y, Lee JH, Cho SB, Lee MS, So YH, Choi YH. Predictive factors affecting percutaneous drainage duration in the percutaneous treatment of common bile duct stones. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0248003. [PMID: 33651811 PMCID: PMC7924786 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The duration of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) is a critical factor that determines the duration of treatment. This study aimed to evaluate factors affecting the PTBD duration in patients who underwent percutaneous treatment of common bile duct (CBD) stones. This study analyzed data of 169 patients who underwent percutaneous treatment of CBD stones from June 2009 to June 2019. Demographic data, characteristics of stone, procedure-related factors, and laboratory findings before the insertion of PTBD tubes were retrospectively evaluated. To assess the effect of confounding factors on the PTBD duration, multivariate linear regression analysis was applied, incorporating significant predictive factors identified in the univariate regression analysis. In the univariate regression analysis, the predictive factor that showed high correlation with the PTBD duration was the initial total bilirubin level (coefficient = 0.68, P < .001) followed by the short diameter of the largest stone (coefficient = 0.19, P = .056), and previous endoscopic sphincterotomy (coefficient = -2.50, P = .086). The multivariate linear regression analysis showed that the initial total bilirubin level (coefficient = 0.50, P < .001) and short diameter of the largest stone (coefficient = 0.16, P = .025) were significantly related to the PTBD duration. The total bilirubin level before PTBD tube insertion and the short diameter of the largest CBD stone were predictive factors for the PTBD duration in patients who underwent percutaneous CBD stone removal. Careful assessment of these factors might help in predicting the treatment period, thereby improving the quality of patient care.
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- Min Uk Kim
- Department of Radiology, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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Mathuram Thiyagarajan U, Ponnuswamy A, Thomas R. Can Inflammatory Markers Foretell Aetiology and Prolonged Hospitalisation in Acute Pancreatitis? Cureus 2021; 13:e12566. [PMID: 33564553 PMCID: PMC7863084 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.12566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction Acute pancreatitis (AP) causes a cascade of complex inflammatory responses following an initial insult. Hence, the scoring systems include white blood cell count (WBC) as a marker of severity of acute pancreatitis. C-reactive protein (CRP) was also shown to be useful in predicting the course of pancreatitis. This study analyses role of inflammatory markers in predicting gallstone aetiology of AP and length of hospital stay (LOS). Materials and methods A total of 143 patients with acute pancreatitis between October 2016 and 2017 were included in this study and relevant parameters were collected from the electronic patient database. The parameters were WBC, CRP, and LOS. Results Among 143 patients with AP, 50 patients had gallstone pancreatitis (GP) and remaining of 93 patients suffered nongallstone pancreatitis (NGP). The WBC count at admission, 24 hours and 72 hours in GP versus NGP were 11.6± 5 versus 13.7±17; P = 0.24; 12.6±20 versus 10.1±17; P = 0.21; and 13.2±22 versus 9.2±4.7; P = 0.15, respectively. Similarly, the serum CRP levels at admission, 24 hours and 72 hours were 30.4± 73 versus 47.6±79; P = 0.25; 71.9±20 versus 92.2±97; P = 0.35; and 89±106 versus 122.7±107; P = 0.05, respectively. More number of patients with elevated WBC in GP arm compared to NGP (12/50±7/93; P = 0.0008) was noted. In GP arm, patients with elevated CRP at admission (10.5±8.67 versus 5.4±5.8 days; P = 0.02) and 24 hours (9.8±8.3 versus 4.2±4.7 days; P = 0.001) had long LOS. However, patients with elevated CRP at 72 hours (89±106 versus 122.7±107; P = 0.05) had longer LOS in NGP. Conclusion Significantly high CRP level at 72 hours was associated with NGP and longer length of hospital stay. In GP, patients with elevated CRP level at admission and 24 hours predicts long LOS.
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- Umasankar Mathuram Thiyagarajan
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, GBR
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- Department of General Surgery, Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath, GBR
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Mathuram Thiyagarajan U, Ponnuswamy A, Thomas R. Predictivity of Biochemical Markers on Aetiology and Length of Hospitalisation in Acute Pancreatitis. Cureus 2020; 12:e11989. [PMID: 33437544 PMCID: PMC7793516 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.11989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common cause of emergency hospital admission. Predictive value of biochemical markers including alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), bilirubin and lipase on pancreatitis has not been fully established. This study aimed to assess the role of ALT, ALP, bilirubin and lipase levels at admission on predicting the aetiology and length of hospital stay in AP. This study also assesses quantitative high lipase as a predictor of gallstone pancreatitis (GP). Methods All patients above the age of 18 with a diagnosis of AP between October 2016 - 2017 were included in our study. The exclusion criteria were patients with a known history of pancreatitis or biliary disease/bile duct stones and pregnancy. This is a retrospective study performed from a prospectively collected electronic patient database at our hospital. Results Among the 143 patients with AP, 50 patients were diagnosed with gallstone pancreatitis (GP) and the remaining of 93 patients suffered non-gallstone pancreatitis (NGP). Mean ALT level was significantly higher in gallstone pancreatitis (237 ± 351 IU) compared to non-gallstone pancreatitis (107 ± 162 IU; P = 0.005). ALP level was numerically high in GP (151.5 ± 186) compared to NGP (138 ± 105 IU; P = 0.64). Similar results in bilirubin level also noted in GP (35.5 ± 24.5) comparing to NGP (20.7 ± 79.6 µmol/L; P = 0.09). Raised ALT (9.3 ± 8.2 versus 3 ± 2.19 days), bilirubin (8.5 ± 2.5 versus 6.9 ± 1.19 days) and ALP levels (6.26 ± 6.1 versus 3.5 ± 10 days respectively; P = 0.05) were associated with longer hospitalisation in GP comparing to NGP. The lipase level more than 10 times the upper reference level (10-URL) was found to be associated with GP (39/50) than NGP (54/93; P = 0.027). Conclusion Raised ALT, high lipase of 10 URL levels were associated with gallstone pancreatitis. In gallstone pancreatitis, patients with high ALT, bilirubin and ALP levels had longer hospital stay.
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- Umasankar Mathuram Thiyagarajan
- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, GBR
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- General Surgery, Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath, GBR
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Karim T, Jain A, Kumar V, Kumar RB, Kumar L, Patel M. Clinical and Severity Profile of Acute Pancreatitis in a Hospital for Low Socioeconomic Strata. Indian J Endocrinol Metab 2020; 24:416-421. [PMID: 33489847 PMCID: PMC7810056 DOI: 10.4103/ijem.ijem_447_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION There is an upsurge in the incidence of acute pancreatitis over the last few decades; although the case fatality rate has remained unchanged. This may either be due to increased incidence of gallstone disease or improvement in diagnostic modalities. It is a potentially life threatening disease with varying severity of presentation. METHODS This observational analytical study was conducted in the Department of General Surgery in our hospital for a period of one year. All patients of acute pancreatitis were included in the study as per inclusion & exclusion criteria. OBSERVATIONS AND RESULTS Total 62 Patients were included in the study. Gall stones disease is the most common cause of acute pancreatitis. The mean age of the patients in the study was 39 years. 28 females and 34 male patients were present. 22 patients of the patients had severe disease as per Atlanta classification. Four out of these 22 severe pancreatitis patients expired. All patients in the severe pancreatitis group had mild to life threatening complications and pleural effusion was the most common followed by necrosis. There was notable difference in terms of hospital stay between mild group and severe group of AP. CONCLUSION The clinician should be aware that acute pancreatitis can occur in any age group and gender due to different etiology. The severity of AP does not depend on etiology, age or gender and it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. SAP can be diagnosed on clinicoradiological basis and appropriate management can be done in those patients.
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- Tanweer Karim
- Department of Surgery, ESI PGIMSR, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgery, ESI PGIMSR, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgery, ESI PGIMSR, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgery, ESI PGIMSR, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgery, ESI PGIMSR, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India
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Silva-Vaz P, Abrantes AM, Morgado-Nunes S, Castelo-Branco M, Gouveia A, Botelho MF, Tralhão JG. Evaluation of Prognostic Factors of Severity in Acute Biliary Pancreatitis. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21124300. [PMID: 32560276 PMCID: PMC7352282 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21124300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory disorder of the pancreas that, when classified as severe, is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Promptly identifying the severity of AP is of extreme importance for improving clinical outcomes. The aim of this study was to compare the prognostic value of serological biomarkers, ratios, and multifactorial scores in patients with acute biliary pancreatitis and to identify the best predictors. In this observational and prospective study, the biomarkers, ratios and multifactorial scores were evaluated on admission and at 48 h of the symptom onset. On admission, regarding the AP severity, the white blood count (WBC) and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and regarding the mortality, the WBC and the modified Marshall score (MMS) showed the best predictive values. At 48 h, regarding the AP severity, the hepcidin, NLR, systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI) and MMS and regarding the mortality, the NLR, hepcidin and the bedside index for severity in AP (BISAP) score, showed the best predictive values. The present study enabled the identification, for the first time, of SIRI as a new prognostic tool for AP severity, and validated hepcidin and the NLR as better prognostic markers than C-reactive protein (CRP) at 48 h of symptom onset.
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- Pedro Silva-Vaz
- Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal;
- General Surgery Department, Hospital Amato Lusitano, Unidade Local de Saúde de Castelo Branco, 6000-085 Castelo Branco, Portugal;
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
- Clinical Academic Centre of Beiras, CACB, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-966-498-337
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- Biophysics Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (A.M.A.); (M.F.B.); (J.G.T.)
- Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research (iCBR) Area of Environment Genetics and Oncobiology (CIMAGO), Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- CNC.IBILI Consortium/Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology (CIBB), University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- Clinical Academic Center of Coimbra, CACC, 3004-561 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Clinical Academic Centre of Beiras, CACB, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal;
- Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Escola Superior de Gestão, 6000-084 Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior (CICS-UBI), 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal;
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
- Clinical Academic Centre of Beiras, CACB, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal;
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- General Surgery Department, Hospital Amato Lusitano, Unidade Local de Saúde de Castelo Branco, 6000-085 Castelo Branco, Portugal;
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
- Clinical Academic Centre of Beiras, CACB, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal;
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- Biophysics Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (A.M.A.); (M.F.B.); (J.G.T.)
- Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research (iCBR) Area of Environment Genetics and Oncobiology (CIMAGO), Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- CNC.IBILI Consortium/Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology (CIBB), University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- Clinical Academic Center of Coimbra, CACC, 3004-561 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Biophysics Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (A.M.A.); (M.F.B.); (J.G.T.)
- Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research (iCBR) Area of Environment Genetics and Oncobiology (CIMAGO), Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- CNC.IBILI Consortium/Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology (CIBB), University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- Clinical Academic Center of Coimbra, CACC, 3004-561 Coimbra, Portugal
- Surgery Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra (CHUC), University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, 3000-075 Coimbra, Portugal
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Youn GJ, Chung WC, Lee JM, Paik CN, Oh JH, Jung SH. The Etiologic Evaluation of Acute Pancreatitis in a General Hospital of Seoul-Gyeonggi Province in Korea. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2017; 70:190-197. [PMID: 29060957 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2017.70.4.190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Background/Aims In recent years, the incidence of acute pancreatitis (AP) has been increasing. A better understanding of the etiology is directly linked to more favorable outcomes. Unfortunately, there have been reports suggesting the variation of etiologies of AP across countries. The objective of this study was to determine the etiology of AP in a general hospital of Seoul-Gyeonggi province in Korea during the past decade. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of consecutive patients with AP who were admitted to St. Paul's Hospital (Seoul, Korea) with an affiliation to the Catholic University of Korea between January 2003 and January 2013. Results A total of 1,110 patients were enrolled, totaling 1,833 attacks, and the most frequent cause of AP was alcohol consumption. The recurrence rate of AP was 24.5% (272/1,110), and habitual recurrence rate (more than three times) was 12.6% (140/1,110). The rate of severe AP was 4.9% (90/1,833 attacks). The mortality rate of AP was 2.6% (29/1,110 patients). The frequency of an idiopathic cause of AP was 13.3%. The recurrence rate and mortality rate of idiopathic AP were 16.2% and 5.4%, respectively. In 41.7% (10/24) of cases of idiopathic AP, microlithiasis was suspected. Conclusions Between 2003 and 2013 in Korea, alcohol was the most frequent cause of AP in the general hospital of Seoul-Gyeonggi province of Korea. It appears that alcohol abstinence program may be necessary. Further nationwide studies would be needed to evaluate the etiologies of AP.
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- Gun Jung Youn
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Paul's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Paul's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Protective effects of tropisetron on cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis in mice. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 93:589-595. [PMID: 28686973 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.06.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2017] [Revised: 06/17/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) causes morbidity and mortality. The aim of the present study was to investigate the protective effect of tropisetron against AP induced by cerulein. Cerulein (50μg/kg, 5 doses) was used to induce AP in mice. Six hours after final cerulein injection, animals were decapitated. Hepatic/pancreatic enzymes in the serum, pancreatic content of malondialdehyde (MDA), pro-inflammatory cytokines and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity were measured. Tropisetron significantly attenuated pancreatic injury markers and decreased the amount of elevated serum amylase, lipase, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), MPO activities and pro-inflammatory cytokines levels caused by AP in mice. Tropisetron didn't affect the pancreatic levels of MDA. Our results suggest that tropisetron could attenuate cerulein-induced AP by combating inflammatory signaling. Further clinical studies are needed to confirm its efficacy in patients with AP.
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Rompianesi G, Hann A, Komolafe O, Pereira SP, Davidson BR, Gurusamy KS. Serum amylase and lipase and urinary trypsinogen and amylase for diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017; 4:CD012010. [PMID: 28431198 PMCID: PMC6478262 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012010.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The treatment of people with acute abdominal pain differs if they have acute pancreatitis. It is important to know the diagnostic accuracy of serum amylase, serum lipase, urinary trypsinogen-2, and urinary amylase for the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis, so that an informed decision can be made as to whether the person with abdominal pain has acute pancreatitis. There is currently no Cochrane review of the diagnostic test accuracy of serum amylase, serum lipase, urinary trypsinogen-2, and urinary amylase for the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. OBJECTIVES To compare the diagnostic accuracy of serum amylase, serum lipase, urinary trypsinogen-2, and urinary amylase, either alone or in combination, in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis in people with acute onset of a persistent, severe epigastric pain or diffuse abdominal pain. SEARCH METHODS We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Science Citation Index Expanded, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR HTA and DARE), and other databases until March 2017. We searched the references of the included studies to identify additional studies. We did not restrict studies based on language or publication status, or whether data were collected prospectively or retrospectively. We also performed a 'related search' and 'citing reference' search in MEDLINE and Embase. SELECTION CRITERIA We included all studies that evaluated the diagnostic test accuracy of serum amylase, serum lipase, urinary trypsinogen-2, and urinary amylase for the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. We excluded case-control studies because these studies are prone to bias. We accepted any of the following reference standards: biopsy, consensus conference definition, radiological features of acute pancreatitis, diagnosis of acute pancreatitis during laparotomy or autopsy, and organ failure. At least two review authors independently searched and screened the references located by the search to identify relevant studies. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently extracted data from the included studies. The thresholds used for the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis varied in the trials, resulting in sparse data for each index test. Because of sparse data, we used -2 log likelihood values to determine which model to use for meta-analysis. We calculated and reported the sensitivity, specificity, post-test probability of a positive and negative index test along with 95% confidence interval (CI) for each cutoff, but have reported only the results of the recommended cutoff of three times normal for serum amylase and serum lipase, and the manufacturer-recommended cutoff of 50 mg/mL for urinary trypsinogen-2 in the abstract. MAIN RESULTS Ten studies including 5056 participants met the inclusion criteria for this review and assessed the diagnostic accuracy of the index tests in people presenting to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain. The risk of bias was unclear or high for all of the included studies. The study that contributed approximately two-thirds of the participants included in this review was excluded from the results of the analysis presented below due to major concerns about the participants included in the study. We have presented only the results where at least two studies were included in the analysis.Serum amylase, serum lipase, and urinary trypsinogen-2 at the standard threshold levels of more than three times normal for serum amylase and serum lipase, and a threshold of 50 ng/mL for urinary trypsinogen-2 appear to have similar sensitivities (0.72 (95% CI 0.59 to 0.82); 0.79 (95% CI 0.54 to 0.92); and 0.72 (95% CI 0.56 to 0.84), respectively) and specificities (0.93 (95% CI 0.66 to 0.99); 0.89 (95% CI 0.46 to 0.99); and 0.90 (95% CI 0.85 to 0.93), respectively). At the median prevalence of 22.6% of acute pancreatitis in the studies, out of 100 people with positive test, serum amylase (more than three times normal), serum lipase (more than three times normal), and urinary trypsinogen (more than 50 ng/mL), 74 (95% CI 33 to 94); 68 (95% CI 21 to 94); and 67 (95% CI 57 to 76) people have acute pancreatitis, respectively; out of 100 people with negative test, serum amylase (more than three times normal), serum lipase (more than three times normal), and urinary trypsinogen (more than 50 ng/mL), 8 (95% CI 5 to 12); 7 (95% CI 3 to 15); and 8 (95% CI 5 to 13) people have acute pancreatitis, respectively. We were not able to compare these tests formally because of sparse data. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS As about a quarter of people with acute pancreatitis fail to be diagnosed as having acute pancreatitis with the evaluated tests, one should have a low threshold to admit the patient and treat them for acute pancreatitis if the symptoms are suggestive of acute pancreatitis, even if these tests are normal. About 1 in 10 patients without acute pancreatitis may be wrongly diagnosed as having acute pancreatitis with these tests, therefore it is important to consider other conditions that require urgent surgical intervention, such as perforated viscus, even if these tests are abnormal.The diagnostic performance of these tests decreases even further with the progression of time, and one should have an even lower threshold to perform additional investigations if the symptoms are suggestive of acute pancreatitis.
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- Gianluca Rompianesi
- University of Modena and Reggio EmiliaInternational Doctorate School in Clinical and Experimental MedicineModenaItaly
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- Royal Free Hospital CampusUCL Institute for Liver and Digestive HealthUpper 3rd FloorLondonUKNW3 2PF
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- Royal Free Campus, UCL Medical SchoolDepartment of SurgeryPond StreetLondonUKNW3 2QG
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Maleszka A, Dumnicka P, Matuszyk A, Pędziwiatr M, Mazur-Laskowska M, Sporek M, Ceranowicz P, Olszanecki R, Kuźniewski M, Kuśnierz-Cabala B. The Diagnostic Usefulness of Serum Total Bile Acid Concentrations in the Early Phase of Acute Pancreatitis of Varied Etiologies. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:E106. [PMID: 28067818 PMCID: PMC5297740 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18010106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2016] [Revised: 12/26/2016] [Accepted: 12/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The most common causes of acute pancreatitis (AP) are biliary tract diseases with cholestasis and alcohol consumption. In 10%-15% of patients, etiology determination is difficult. Identification of the etiology allows for the implementation of adequate treatment. The aim of this study was to assess the utility of the serum concentrations of total bile acids (TBA) to diagnose AP etiology in the early phase of the disease. We included 66 patients with AP, admitted within the first 24 h from the onset of symptoms. TBA were measured in serum at 24, 48, and 72 h from the onset of AP, using an automated fifth generation assay. The bilirubin-to-TBA ratio (B/TBA) was calculated. TBA was highest on the first day of AP and decreased subsequently. In patients with biliary etiology, serum TBA was significantly higher compared to those with alcoholic and other etiologies. B/TBA was significantly higher in patients with alcoholic etiology. At admission, the cut-off values of 4.7 µmol/L for TBA and 4.22 for the B/TBA ratio allowed for a differentiation between biliary and other etiologies of AP with a diagnostic accuracy of 85 and 83%. Both TBA and B/TBA may help in the diagnosis of AP etiology in the early phase of AP.
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- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-688 Kraków, Poland.
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- Department of Anatomy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-034 Kraków, Poland.
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- 2nd Department of Surgery, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-501 Kraków, Poland.
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- Department of Anatomy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-034 Kraków, Poland.
- Surgery Department, The District Hospital, 34-200 Sucha Beskidzka, Poland.
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- Department of Physiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-531 Kraków, Poland.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-531 Kraków, Poland.
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- Chair and Department of Nephrology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-501 Kraków, Poland.
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- Department of Diagnostics, Chair of Clinical Biochemistry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-501 Kraków, Poland.
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