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Influence of enlarged waist circumference and hypertriglyceridemia in the severity of acute pancreatitis: A retrospective study.
Gastroenterologia y hepatologia - 1 Dec 2023
Piñerúa-Gonsálvez Jean Félix, Ruiz-Rebollo María Lourdes, Zambrano-Infantino Rosanna Del Carmen, Rizzo-Rodríguez María Antonella, Fernández-Salazar Luis
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INTRODUCTION: Acute pancreatitis is a frequent inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder with high mortality rates in severe forms. An early evaluation of its severity is key to identify high-risk patients. This study assessed the influence of waist circumference together with hypertriglyceridemia on the severity of acute pancreatitis. METHODS: A retrospective study was performed, which included patients admitted...
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