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Mao WJ, Zhou J, Zhang GF, Chen FX, Zhang JZ, Li BQ, Ke L, Li WQ. Early systemic anticoagulation reduces hospital readmission in acute necrotizing pancreatitis patients: A retrospective cohort study. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2024; 23:77-82. [PMID: 37087368 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2023.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Early systemic anticoagulation (SAC) is a common practice in acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP), and its impact on in-hospital clinical outcomes had been assessed. However, whether it affects long-term outcomes is unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of SAC on 90-day readmission and other long-term outcomes in ANP patients. METHODS During January 2013 and December 2018, ANP patients admitted within 7 days from the onset of abdominal pain were screened. The primary outcome was 90-day readmission after discharge. Cox proportional-hazards regression model and mediation analysis were used to define the relationship between early SAC and 90-day readmission. RESULTS A total of 241 ANP patients were enrolled, of whom 143 received early SAC during their hospitalization and 98 did not. Patients who received early SAC experienced a lower incidence of splanchnic venous thrombosis (SVT) [risk ratio (RR) = 0.40, 95% CI: 0.26-0.60, P < 0.01] and lower 90-day readmission with an RR of 0.61 (95% CI: 0.41-0.91, P = 0.02) than those who did not. For the quality of life, patients who received early SAC had a significantly higher score in the subscale of vitality (P = 0.03) while the other subscales were all comparable between the two groups. Multivariable Cox regression model showed that early SAC was an independent protective factor for 90-day readmission after adjusting for potential confounders with a hazard ratio of 0.57 (95% CI: 0.34-0.96, P = 0.04). Mediation analysis showed that SVT mediated 37.0% of the early SAC-90-day readmission causality. CONCLUSIONS The application of early SAC may reduce the risk of 90-day readmission in the survivors of ANP patients, and reduced SVT incidence might be the primary contributor.
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- Wen-Jian Mao
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, China; Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, China; Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, China; Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, China; Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, China; Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, China; Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China; National Institute of Healthcare Data Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210010, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, China; Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, China; National Institute of Healthcare Data Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210010, China.
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Liu J, Gong H, Chen X, Tang C, Huang L. A narrative review of acute pancreatitis-induced splanchnic vein thrombosis: from pathogenesis to clinical management. Scand J Gastroenterol 2024; 59:204-212. [PMID: 37933195 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2023.2271111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Acute pancreatitis-induced splanchnic vein thrombosis (APISVT) is an important sequela complication of acute pancreatitis, which may cause poor prognosis, such as severe gastrointestinal hemorrhage, bowel ischemic necrosis and liver failure. However, its mechanism remains uncertain, and there is not a general consensus on the management. In this study, we reviewed the latest academic publications in APISVT, and discussed its pathogenesis, clinical presentation, adverse outcome and treatment, especially focused on the role of anticoagulant therapy. It was indicated that anticoagulation therapy can significantly elevate thrombus recanalization and reduce the incidence of complications and mortality with no increase of bleeding. Actually, as most of these studies were retrospective analyses and prospective studies included small samples, the conclusion remains controversial. Thus, well-designed randomized controlled trials are urged to verify the effectiveness and safety of anticoagulation therapy for APISVT.
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- Jiaping Liu
- Department of Gastroenterology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Central Department of Transportation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Zhang Z, Gao L, Liu Z, Li G, Ye B, Zhou J, Ke L, Tong Z, Li W. Catheter-directed thrombolysis versus systemic anticoagulation in the treatment of symptomatic splanchnic venous thrombosis secondary to acute pancreatitis: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Surg 2023; 23:199. [PMID: 37438694 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-02046-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) has been an important therapy and seems effective in patients with splanchnic venous thrombosis (SVT) secondary to some diseases, but this intervention hasn't been formally evaluated in the setting of acute pancreatitis (AP). METHODS This was a retrospective study enrolled patients between January 2013 and December 2018. AP patients who developed SVT-induced symptoms, including intractable ascites and/or enteral nutrition intolerance, were included. Demographics, SVT associated parameters, clinical features and outcomes, long-term quality of life evaluated by using SF-36 questionnaire were compared between CDT group and systemic anticoagulation (SAC) group. RESULTS 6 patients underwent CDT and 17 received SAC. Patients in CDT group had a higher recanalization rate (100% versus 35.3%; p = 0.014) and shorter time to symptoms resolution (median 8 days versus. 31.5 days, p = 0.004). Mortality and length of hospital stay were comparable between two groups. The association analysis indicated that CDT use exerted a significantly beneficial effect on recanalization rate (risk ratio, 2.833; 95% CI, 1.489 to 5.393; p = 0.002) and time to symptoms resolution (mean difference, -33.333; 95% CI, -64.612 to -2.055; p = 0.038). No SVT-related symptoms recurrence was recorded in survivors at six-month follow-up. There was no statistical difference in either item of SF-36 questionnaire between two groups. CONCLUSIONS Compared with SAC, CDT may facilitate vascular recanalization and shorten symptom resolution for symptomatic SVT.
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- Zongwen Zhang
- Center of Severe Acute Pancreatitis (CSAP), Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Center of Severe Acute Pancreatitis (CSAP), Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Center of Severe Acute Pancreatitis (CSAP), Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Center of Severe Acute Pancreatitis (CSAP), Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Center of Severe Acute Pancreatitis (CSAP), Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Center of Severe Acute Pancreatitis (CSAP), Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
- Center of Severe Acute Pancreatitis (CSAP), Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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- Center of Severe Acute Pancreatitis (CSAP), Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- National Institute of Healthcare Data Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Center of Severe Acute Pancreatitis (CSAP), Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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- Center of Severe Acute Pancreatitis (CSAP), Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- National Institute of Healthcare Data Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Tindale A, Jackson J, Kohoutova D, Vlavianos P. Complete resolution of acute pancreatitis-induced chylous ascites following transhepatic portal vein stenting. BMJ Case Rep 2020; 13:13/12/e235986. [PMID: 33318262 PMCID: PMC7737061 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-235986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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We introduce a case of a 73-year-old man who developed intractable chylous ascites due to portal vein compression as a result of peripancreatic inflammatory changes after acute biliary pancreatitis. After stenting the portal vein stenosis, the chylous ascites improved from requiring weekly paracentesis to requiring no drainage within 4 months of the procedure and at the 15-month follow-up. To our knowledge, it is the first case reported in the literature where portal vein stenting has successfully been used to treat pancreatitis-induced chylous ascites.
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- Alexander Tindale
- Department of Gastroenterology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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Zhou J, Zhang H, Mao W, Ke L, Li G, Ye B, Zhang J, Lin J, Gao L, Tong Z, Li W. Efficacy and Safety of Early Systemic Anticoagulation for Preventing Splanchnic Thrombosis in Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis. Pancreas 2020; 49:1220-4. [PMID: 32898006 DOI: 10.1097/MPA.0000000000001661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Splanchnic venous thrombosis (SVT) is a relevant complication in patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis. So far, no specific treatment for preventing development of SVT exists, and the effect of systemic anticoagulation (SAC) is unclear. METHODS Patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis admitted to our center within 7 days from onset of abdominal pain were screened. In the historic group, during which period, most patients received no SAC. Patients in the study group received SAC therapy considering the risk of deep vein thrombosis and SVT. The primary outcome measure was the incidence of SVT. RESULTS Splenic vein was involved in 71% of all 84 SVT patients. Compared with the historic cohort, patients who received SAC experienced lower incidence of SVT (P < 0.001), especially for splenic venous thrombosis (P = 0.002). Patients in the study group also showed lower mortality (P = 0.04) and incidence of new-onset organ failure (P = 0.03). The incidence of bleeding shows no statistical significance between 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS Application of SAC seems to reduce the incidence of SVT and improve clinical outcomes without increasing the risk of bleeding. Randomized clinical trials are needed to confirm our findings.
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Ding L, Deng F, Yu C, He WH, Xia L, Zhou M, Huang X, Lei YP, Zhou XJ, Zhu Y, Lu NH. Portosplenomesenteric vein thrombosis in patients with early-stage severe acute pancreatitis. World J Gastroenterol 2018; 24:4054-4060. [PMID: 30254409 PMCID: PMC6148429 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i35.4054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2018] [Revised: 06/17/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To investigate the incidence and risk factors of portosplenomesenteric vein thrombosis (PSMVT) in the early stage of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP).
METHODS Patients with SAP in a tertiary care setting from January 2014 to December 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. All contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) studies were reassessed and reviewed. Clinical outcome measures were compared between SAP patients with and without PSMVT in the early stage of the disease. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were sequentially performed to assess potential risk factors for the development of PSMVT in SAP patients. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was generated for the qualifying independent risk factors.
RESULTS Twenty-five of the one hundred and forty (17.86%) SAP patients developed PSMVT 6.19 ± 2.43 d after acute pancreatitis (AP) onset. PSMVT was confirmed by contrast-enhanced CT. Multivariate stepwise logistic regression analyses showed that Balthazar’s CT severity index (CTSI) scores [odds ratio (OR): 2.742; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.664-4.519; P = 0.000], hypoalbuminemia (serum albumin level < 25 g/L) (OR: 32.573; 95%CI: 2.711-391.353; P = 0.006) and gastrointestinal wall thickening (OR: 4.367, 95%CI: 1.218-15.658; P = 0.024) were independent risk factors for PSMVT developed in patients with SAP. The area under the ROC curve for Balthazar’s CTSI scores was 0.777 (P = 0.000), the sensitivity was 52%, and the specificity was 93% at a cut-off value of 5.5.
CONCLUSION High Balthazar’s CTSI scores, hypoalbuminemia and gastrointestinal wall thickening are independent risk factors for PSMVT developed in the early stage of SAP.
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- Ling Ding
- Medical College of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Medical College of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of medical image, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Medical College of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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Zhou J, Ke L, Yang D, Chen Y, Li G, Tong Z, Li W, Li J. Predicting the clinical manifestations in necrotizing acute pancreatitis patients with splanchnic vein thrombosis. Pancreatology 2016; 16:973-978. [PMID: 27727096 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2016.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2016] [Revised: 08/08/2016] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Splanchnic venous thrombosis (SVT) is a relatively rare but important complication of necrotizing acute pancreatitis (NAP). Clinical manifestations and severity of this complication in different patients vary greatly, ranging from mild abdominal discomfort even asymptomatic to lethal gastrorrhagia or hepatic failure. The aim of the present study was to develop a model to predict the clinical manifestations of SVT in NAP patients. METHODS This retrospective cohort study was conducted in the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) of Jinling Hospital. Patients with the presence of both pancreatic necrosis and SVT were selected for possible inclusion. Both univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were applied using 12 indices including age, gender, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II scores (APACHE II), CRP(C - reactive protein) levels, etc to assess potential predictors for symptomatic pancreatic splanchnic venous thrombosis (PSVT) in this cohort. A prognostic nomogram was also applied to develop an easy-to-use prediction model. RESULTS A total of 104 patients with necrotizing acute pancreatitis (NAP) and splanchnic vein thrombosis (SVT) from January 2012 to December 2013 were enrolled for analysis. A quarter of study subjects (26 of 104, 25%) developed variable symptomatic manifestations including variceal bleeding, persistent ascites and enteral nutrition (EN) intolerance during the disease course. In the multivariable regression model, the following factors were found to be associated with the occurrence of symptomatic SVT: Balthazar's computed tomography (CT) score (OR = 1.818; 95% CI: 1.251-2.641; P = 0.002), intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) (OR = 1.172; 95% CI: 1.001-1.251; P = 0.043 and presence of SMVT (OR = 6.946; 95% CI: 2.290-21.074; P = 0.001). A prediction model incorporating these factors demonstrated an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.842. CONCLUSIONS Balthazar's CT score, IAP and SMVT are predictors of symptomatic SVT in NAP patients. The nomogram we conducted can be used as an easy-to-use risk stratification tool in either clinical practice or future studies.
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- Jing Zhou
- Department of SICU, Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, 210002, People's Republic of China
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- Department of SICU, Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, 210002, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of SICU, Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, 210002, People's Republic of China
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- Department of SICU, Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, 210002, People's Republic of China
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- Department of SICU, Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, 210002, People's Republic of China
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- Department of SICU, Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, 210002, People's Republic of China
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- Department of SICU, Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, 210002, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of SICU, Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, 210002, People's Republic of China
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Zhou J, Ke L, Tong Z, Li G, Li W, Li N, Li J. Risk factors and outcome of splanchnic venous thrombosis in patients with necrotizing acute pancreatitis. Thromb Res 2014; 135:68-72. [PMID: 25466845 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2014.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2014] [Revised: 09/24/2014] [Accepted: 10/27/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Splanchnic venous thrombosis (SVT) is considered a rare but important complication in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) and literatures regarding this topic were sparse. The aim of the present study was to investigate the risk factors of SVT in necrotizing acute pancreatitis (NAP) and assess the prognosis of these patients. METHODS Both univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were applied using 15 indices including age, gender, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II scores (APACHE II), CRP (C - reactive protein) levels, etc to explore potential risk factors for the development of SVT in NAP patients. Moreover, clinical outcome measures such as mortality, organ failure and length of hospital and ICU stay were also compared between NAP patients with or without SVT. RESULTS According to the statistical results, only intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) was proved to be an independent risk factor for SVT (OR, 1.283; 95% CI, 1.091-1.509,P=0.003). In addition, Balthazar's CT score and occurrence of IPN (infected pancreatic necrosis) also reached statistical significance (P=0.040 and 0.047, respectively), but the 95% confidence interval shown in the multivariate logistic regression suggested that the observed ORs are not significant (1.326;95% CI 0.984-1.787 and 2.61;95 CI 0.972-7.352, respectively), which indicates weaker association between the two parameters and SVT. Regarding the clinical outcomes, patients with SVT showed higher mortality, longer hospital and intensive care unit duration, higher rates of a variety of complications and more utilization of invasive interventions. CONCLUSIONS IAP is an independent risk factor for the development of SVT in patients with NAP, while Balthazar's CT score and occurrence of IPN are also associated with SVT, although not as strong as IAP. Moreover, occurrence of SVT relates with extremely poor prognosis in NAP patients, evidenced by increased mortality, morbidity and need for invasive interventions.
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- Jing Zhou
- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing 210002, People's Repubic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing 210002, People's Repubic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing 210002, People's Repubic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing 210002, People's Repubic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing 210002, People's Repubic of China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing 210002, People's Repubic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing 210002, People's Repubic of China
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- K Lott
- a University of Melbourne Veterinary Teaching Hospital , 250 Princes Highway, Werribee VIC 3030 , Australia
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Chylous ascites is a rare clinical entity that historically has been accompanied by high mortality due to the association with malignancy. Here we present a case of chylous ascites as a complication of mild pancreatitis in a young woman. We review the literature of similar cases, which revealed four similar cases with a range of outcomes. Treatment options vary from dietary restriction of medium chain fatty acids, total parental nutrition, radiological intervention and surgery.
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- Jocelyn F Lippey
- Division of General Surgery, The Northern Hospital Epping, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- The Northern Hospital Epping, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Ornaghi S, Barnhart KT, Frieling J, Streisand J, Paidas MJ. Clinical syndromes associated with acquired antithrombin deficiency via microvascular leakage and the related risk of thrombosis. Thromb Res 2014; 133:972-84. [PMID: 24593911 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2014.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2013] [Revised: 01/25/2014] [Accepted: 02/11/2014] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Antithrombin (AT) is a 65kDa glycoprotein belonging to a group of inhibitory factors known as serpins (serine protease inhibitors). It plays a critical role in the inhibition of coagulation and inflammation processes within the environment of the vascular endothelium. Inadequate levels of functional AT in plasma results in an increased risk of thrombotic events, both venous and arterial. AT deficiency can be inherited or acquired. Congenital AT deficiency is the most severe inherited thrombophilic condition with an odds ratio of 20 for the increased risk of venous thrombosis. Acquired AT deficiency occurs in a variety of physiologic and pathologic medical conditions with similar risks of increased thrombosis. In this article, we review clinical settings characterized by an acquired AT deficiency largely or partly subsequent to protein microvascular leakage. Other different mechanisms of AT depletion are implied in some clinical conditions together with endothelial loss, and, therefore, outlined. In addition, we provide a description of the current knowledge on the specific mechanisms underlying endothelial AT leakage and on the consequences of this protein decrease, specifically looking at thrombosis. We identify potential directions of research that might prove useful in patients with acquired AT deficiency.
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- Sara Ornaghi
- Yale Women and Children's Center For Blood Disorders, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT, USA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Milan-Bicocca, via Pergolesi 33, Monza, MB, Italy.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- rEVO Biologics 175 Crossing Boulevard, Framingham, MA 01702, USA
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- rEVO Biologics 175 Crossing Boulevard, Framingham, MA 01702, USA
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- Yale Women and Children's Center For Blood Disorders, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT, USA
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Andraus W, Nacif LS, Araujo RLC, Buscariolli YDS, Salvato M, D'albuquerque LAC. Chronic Pancreatitis Associated with Chylous Ascites Simulating Liver Cirrhosis. Case Rep Surg 2013; 2013:1-3. [PMID: 24363949 PMCID: PMC3865637 DOI: 10.1155/2013/763561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2013] [Accepted: 10/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Purpose. Ascites, esophageal varicose veins, and acute digestive bleeding are unusual in the clinical presentation of chronic pancreatitis; however, these symptoms are frequently observed in patients with liver cirrhosis. Moreover, it is unlikely to observe chylous ascites in both presentations. Method. We report a patient who presented with chronic pancreatitis with splenic vein thrombosis, necrosis of the pancreatic neck and tail, esophageal varicose veins with previous bleeding, and chylous ascites. After partial pancreatectomy, his treatment was based on low-fat oral diet with medium-chain triglycerides with remarkable resolution of the chylous ascites. After 3 years, he presented with decompensated chronic pancreatitis and underwent plexus alcoholization and biliary-enteric deviation with an unremarkable postoperative course. Conclusion. Ascites is rarely associated with chronic pancreatitis, and chylous ascites is even rarer. The treatment of atraumatic chylous ascites is based on resolution of the obstructive causes and should include drainage and a low-fat diet with medium-chain triglycerides.
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