Analysis of factors influencing onset and survival of patients with severe acute pancreatitis: A clinical study

Objectives Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory disease of the pancreas, and the prognosis of severe AP (SAP) is poor. The study aimed to identify promising biomarkers for predicting the occurrence and survival outcome of SAP patients. Materials and Methods Two hundred and forty AP patients were retrospectively recruited, in which 72 cases with SAP. Blood test was done for collection of laboratory indicators. After treatment, the mortality of patients was recorded. Results Patients in the SAP group had higher intensive care unit admissions and longer hospital stays (p