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Postburn pancreatitis

C M Ryan1, R L Sheridan, D A Schoenfeld

  • 1Sumner Redstone Burn Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114, USA.

Annals of Surgery
|August 1, 1995
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Pancreatitis is a frequent complication in patients with severe burns, affecting 40% of those studied. Early detection and surveillance are crucial for managing this serious condition and improving patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Burn injury research
  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical complications

Background:

  • Pancreatitis is an underrecognized complication of severe burn injuries.
  • Improved survival rates in burn patients may reveal previously undocumented complications.
  • This study hypothesizes pancreatitis is frequent and causes significant morbidity in major burn patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of pancreatitis in severely burned patients.
  • To identify complications associated with postburn pancreatitis.
  • To investigate factors predictive of pancreatitis development after burns.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of adult patients with large burns.
  • Analysis of postburn pancreatitis using stepwise logistic regression.

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  • Evaluation of enzyme abnormalities and clinical symptoms.

    • Main Results:

    • 40% of patients (49/121) developed hyperamylasemia or hyperlipasemia, often linked to infections.
    • 82% of those with enzyme abnormalities showed symptoms of pancreatitis.
    • Risk factors included inhalation injury, associated trauma, and escharotomy; pancreatitis increased mortality and length of stay.

    Conclusions:

    • Pancreatitis is a common complication following major burn injuries.
    • Patients with high-risk factors require vigilant surveillance during hospitalization.
    • Early identification of pancreatitis can mitigate severe outcomes.