Volume : VIII, Issue : III, March - 2019

CLINICAL STUDY ON INCIDENCE,AETIOLOGICAL FACTORS, AND SEVERITY OF ACUTE PANCREATITIS

Dr. C. Priyadharshini

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BACKGROUND: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is the most common cause of acute abdomen. It is known for its wide presentations ranging from mild self–limiting pancreatic inflammation to extensive pancreatic necrosis with life threatening consequences. The objective of this study is to know the etiological factors of pancreatitis its incidence and its severity based on clinical scoring system. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective study was conducted in 100 patients of AP who were admitted in department of general surgery, in Government medical college omandurara estate Chennai. They were studied based on clinical history, biochemical markers, ultrasound and CECT signs of pancreatitis. .Ranson’s criteria was assessed in first 24 hrs of admission. RESULTS: The highest incidence was noted in 26–40 yrs of age group, with mean age of 39.9 yrs. Alcohol was the most common aetiology (60%). It had male predominance (68%). Based on Ranson’s criteria it was found that 62% had mild pancreatitis, and 38% had severe pancreatitis. On MCTSI criteria 45% had mild pancreatitis 35% had moderate pancreatitis, 20% had severe pancreatitis. CONCLUSION: AP is the most common cause of acute abdomen so assessing the severity helps in deciding the line of management

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CLINICAL STUDY ON INCIDENCE,AETIOLOGICAL FACTORS, AND SEVERITY OF ACUTE PANCREATITIS, Dr.C.Priyadharshini PARIPEX - INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-3 | March-2019

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