Acute lithiasic pancreatitis. Usefulness of a multiple quantitative index.

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  • J R Deus
  • A Marques
  • M César
  • P Santos
  • J P Correia

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https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.3450

Abstract

The authors present a prospective study of early diagnosis of biliary etiology in Acute Pancreatitis, using a Multiple Quantitative Index. A positive diagnosis was achieved in more than a 80% of cases if female, age over or equal 55 years, and serum alanine-aminotransferase over or equal twice normal. Some questions concerning usefulness and therapeutical implications of an early diagnosis of Biliary Pancreatitis is already present in discussion.

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Deus JR, Marques A, César M, Santos P, Correia JP. Acute lithiasic pancreatitis. Usefulness of a multiple quantitative index. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1989 Feb. 27 [cited 2024 Nov. 7];2(1):13-6. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/3450

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Arquivo Histórico