| Predictors of severity of attacks of acute pancreatitis. | |
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PMID: 3469982 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In an attempt to reduce the current morbidity and mortality from acute pancreatitis, a prospective randomized multicentre trial was begun in August 1982. Part of this study involved an attempt to develop a set of prognostic indices which would identify patients with severe pancreatitis on the day of admission to hospital. An analysis of a predetermined set of 10 indices (age, blood pressure, white cell count, blood urea, serum calcium, aspartate aminotransferase, lactate dehydrogenase, blood glucose, arterial blood pH and PO2) on admission to hospital, in 100 patients, is presented. The positive predictive value of these indices (excluding age) is 90%. These indices are readily available in most hospitals, and allow the early identification of the high risk patient with an accuracy equal to or better than that previously reported. |
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Authors:
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J G Cassey; D A Clark |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Australian and New Zealand journal of surgery Volume: 56 ISSN: 0004-8682 ISO Abbreviation: Aust N Z J Surg Publication Date: 1986 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-04-23 Completed Date: 1987-04-23 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0373115 Medline TA: Aust N Z J Surg Country: AUSTRALIA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 887-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Acute Disease Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Female Humans Male Middle Aged Pancreatitis / classification* Predictive Value of Tests Prognosis Prospective Studies |
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