The values of C-reactive protein on the diagnosis and prognosis of acute pancreatitis

Objective:The serum levels of C-reactive protein(CRP)were determined in patients with acute pancreatitis(AP)to study its role in the diagnosis,severity and prognosis of AP.Methods:CRP was detected on days 1,3,7 and 14 after admission in 30 patients with AP,and 20 healthy subjects as controls.Results:The levels of CRP were significantly higher in AP patients on day 1 after admission(P0.05).It's levels were also higher in sever AP than those in moderate AP(P0.05),and there were also higher levels of CRP in severe AP with complications compared with those in severe AP without complications(P 0.05).In addition,the highest level of CRP was present on day 3 after admission of AP patients,and CRP maintaining higher levels revealed the appearance of complications and poor prognosis.Conclusion:CRP can reflect the severity of AP,and can be used to predict the prognosis.