2008•Chinese Journal of Modern Drug ApplicationRequires access
Clinical analysis of acute pancreatitis with pleral effusion and/or ascites
Meng Dong-xi
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Abstract
Objective To evaluate the clinical significance of pleural effusion and/or ascites and their prognostic role in patients with acute pancreatitis.Methods The clinical data of 160 patients with acute pancreatitis were collected and analyzed retrospectively.Results Pleural effusion was foung in 22 patients and ascites in 10.Of 22 cases with pleural effusion,there were 14 cases(63.60%)of acute severe pancreatitis and 12(54.54%)complicated by pseudocyst.Among 10 cases with ascites,there were 8 cases(80.00%)of acute severe pancreatitis.3 cases with pleural effusion and/or ascites died of multiple organs failure.Conclusion Pleural effusion and/or ascites is closely associated with acute severe pancreatitis.