RGUHS Nat. J. Pub. Heal. Sci Vol: 14 Issue: 4 eISSN: pISSN
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Ravindra Devani1 , Sagar Kathare2 , M A Sagri3
Professor and Head , 2Junior resident , 3Professor , Department of Surgery, Khaja Banda Nawaz Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalaburgi.
Sagar S Kathare
Jagruthi Colony ,Ring Road
Kalaburgi 585105
sagarskathare@gmail.com
Abstract
Objective: To study the clinical course and to assess the severity of acute pancreatitis and its management based on Glasgow prognostic score.
Material and methods: It is a prospective study conducted on 50 consecutive cases of acute pancreatitis admitted to the hospital attached to Khaja Banda Nawaz Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalaburgi.
Results: There were 40 male and 10 female (M : F ~ 4 : 1) patients. The peak incidence was in the fourth decade with a median age of 41 years. The commonest etiology was alcohol abuse (70%). It was followed by gallstones (20%), and hypertriglyceridemia (4%). Remaining cases were idiopathic (4%) and hypocalcaemia (2%). Glasgow scoring helped to categorize the patients into mild and severe cases which led to early diagnosis, management and reduction in mortality.
Conclusion: The incidence of acute pancreatitis is found to be frequent in younger age.. Glasgow Scoring system helps to identify patients who are more likely to have a severe attack of acute pancreatitis requiring urgent treatment. Severe cases should be managed in well equipped ICU. Timely intervention by endoscopist and surgeon are crucial to reduce morbidity and mortality.
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