Release date: 2007-08-02
A study published in the Chinese Journal of Digestive Diseases in January 2007 evaluated the prognostic value of three clinical scoring systems—APACHE II, Ranson, and Balthazar CT Severity Index (CTSI)—in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP). The research analyzed data from 355 AP patients, including both mild and severe cases, to determine which scoring system was most effective in predicting disease severity and complications. The findings showed that all three scoring systems were significantly associated with fasting duration and hospital stay length. However, CTSI demonstrated the highest sensitivity at 77% and an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.85, indicating strong predictive power for local complications. In contrast, the Ranson criteria had the greatest ability to predict systemic complications. Severe acute pancreatitis is primarily caused by inflammation of pancreatic digestive enzymes due to factors such as ductal obstruction, increased intraductal pressure, and impaired blood and lymphatic circulation. The study concluded that while each scoring system has its own strengths, combining them provides a more accurate assessment of patient prognosis. According to Zou Xiaoping from the Department of Gastroenterology at Nanjing University's Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, CTSI is the most effective tool for identifying severe AP in clinical practice. This combined approach helps clinicians better manage and treat patients with acute pancreatitis. ——Midi Medical Network
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