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Pleuropulmonary pathologies in the early phase of acute pancreatitis correlate with disease severity

Ina Luiken1, Stephan Eisenmann1, Jakob Garbe1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Halle, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany.

Plos One
|February 7, 2022
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Early detection of pleural effusions and chronic lung disease in acute pancreatitis patients can predict severe outcomes. Awareness of these factors improves prognosis for high-risk individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Respiratory failure significantly impacts acute pancreatitis (AP) outcomes.
  • Identifying early indicators of respiratory complications in AP is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency and prognostic significance of early pleuropulmonary conditions in AP patients.
  • To assess the role of pre-existing chronic lung diseases (CLD) in AP severity.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter retrospective cohort study analyzed thoracic CT scans from AP patients.
  • Pleuropulmonary pathologies were assessed in the early phase of AP.
  • Logistic regression and survival analysis identified predictors of severe AP.

Main Results:

  • Pleuropulmonary pathologies were present in 81% of 358 analyzed patients.
  • Moderate to severe or bilateral pleural effusions (PEs) and pre-existing CLD were independent predictors of severe AP.
  • Bilateral PEs were associated with significantly worse one-year survival compared to unilateral PEs.

Conclusions:

  • Early identification of patients with bilateral PEs and CLD can help predict severe AP.
  • Increased awareness of these prognostic factors can lead to improved management and outcomes for high-risk AP patients.
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