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[Effects of anticoagulation therapy with low molecular weight heparin in acute pancreatitis]
Hua-bo Jiao1, Zhi Qiao, Xiang-long Tan
1304th Division, General Hospital of PLA, Beijing 100037, China.
Objective:
To evaluate the effects of anticoagulation therapy with low molecular weight heparin in acute pancreatitis.
Methods:
Low molecular weight heparin, in a dose of 40 mg or 0.01 ml/kg, by subcutaneous injection, every 12 hours, was administered to 17 acute pancreatitis patients combined with conventional therapy. The changes of serum enzymology and prognosis in patients treated with low molecular weight heparin or conventional therapy were observed.
Results:
Anticoagulation by low molecular weight heparin could significantly decrease the blood white cell count of patients with acute pancreatitis and increase their arterial blood oxygen partial pressure. It could cut down the duration of hospitalization and reduce the aggravation rate, secondary operation rate, and mortality of these patients without increasing hemorrhagic tendency or its related complications.
Conclusion:
Anticoagulation therapy with low molecular weight heparin is safe and effective in the treatment of acute pancreatitis, and it may improve its prognosis.
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