Evaluation of the clinical course and prognostic indices of acute pancreatitis in elderly patients : a prospective study

Satis H., Kayahan N., Sargin Z. G., Karatas A., Celiker D.

ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA, vol.83, no.3, pp.413-417, 2020 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 83 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Journal Name: ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.413-417
  • Keywords: Acute pancreatitis, APACHE, Blood urea nitrogen, C-reactive protein, elderly patients, prognosis, MORTALITY, DEFINITIONS, COMORBIDITY, MANAGEMENT, MORBIDITY, CT
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and aim : Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a life-threatening condition across all age groups. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the severity of the disease and associated mortality in the geriatric population.