Vol. 8, Issue 3, Part B (2024)
Clinical profiles, causes, and outcomes of acute pancreatitis patients: A prospective population study
Author(s):
Saad Abdullah Kadhim and Amer Mohammed Ibrahim
Abstract:
Background: 70% of severe pancreatitis cases are caused by gallstones and alcohol.
Three types of acute pancreatitis are recognised: mild (no organ failure and no
local/systemic complications), moderately severe (transient organ failure
lasting less than 48 hours with or without local complications), and severe
(persistent organ failure lasting more than 48 hours involving one or more
organs). Severe acute pancreatitis has a mortality rate that varies from 2% to
10%. Objective: To assess the clinical profiles, outcomes, and aetiology of
acute pancreatitis in patients.
Methods: From December 2022 to
December 2023, a prospective investigation was conducted at Al-Kadhimain
Medical City on 64 patients who had acute pancreatitis. Patients with chronic
or recurrent pancreatitis were excluded. The research entailed a comprehensive
history recording, clinical examinations, and biochemical and radiological
investigations, which were subsequently followed by data collection and
analysis.
Results: Males had a higher
incidence of acute pancreatitis than females, with a mean age of 50 years. The
most prevalent cause of pancreatitis was determined to be gallstones. The
mortality rate that was observed was 10.93%.
Conclusion: The early diagnosis, severity assessment, and management of acute
pancreatitis are contingent upon the completion of routine investigations at
the time of admission, which can result in improved patient outcomes. It is
imperative to identify and address the underlying causes of pancreatitis in
order to prevent its recurrence.
Pages: 86-88 | 200 Views 72 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Saad Abdullah Kadhim and Amer Mohammed Ibrahim. Clinical profiles, causes, and outcomes of acute pancreatitis patients: A prospective population study. Int. J. Surg. Sci. 2024;8(3):86-88. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/surgery.2024.v8.i3b.1097
