Effect of Danhong injection on the perfusion function of pancreas in patients with acute pancreatitis

Objective To assess the effects of Danhong injection on the perfusion function of the pancreas in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP). Methods A total of 102 patients with AP were collected, and there were 25 patients with severe acute pancreatitis ( SAP) and 77 patients with mild acute pancreatitis (MAP). They were randomly divided into routine treatment group ( RTG,n =54) and Danhong treatment group (DTG,n =48) , respectively. Another 33 normal individuals were used as controls. Patients in RTG received gastric decompression, acid inhibition, anti-infection and nutritional support. Patients in DTG received Danhong injection 30 ml i. v. b. i. d besides routine treatment. The hemodynamic parameters ( BF, BV, MTT, and PS) of perfusion of the pancreas were measured by 16-slice spiral CT scanner. Results The values of BF of control, MAP, SAP group were time was ( 12.6 ± 2.7) d in DTG, which were significantly shorter than those in routine treatment group [(14.5 ±3.2)d, (18.5 ±5.5)d, P <0.05]. Conclusions The parameters of CT perfusion imaging of the pancreas can be a quantitative criterion to assess the severity of microcirculation dysfunction in patients with AP, and Danhong injection is effective to improve the blood perfusion of the pancreas during the treatment of AP. Key words: Pancreatitis;  Hemoperfusion;  Tomography, X-ray