Key result
Metabolic syndrome was significantly associated with higher acute pancreatitis severity, including higher BISAP scores (P=0.022) and more severe revised Atlanta classification (P=0.029).
Why the study?
The relationship between metabolic syndrome and the severity of acute pancreatitis is unknown, with very few published articles available.
Does metabolic syndrome increase the severity of acute pancreatitis in patients with acute pancreatitis?
Population
76 patients with acute pancreatitis referred to two referral hospitals
Comparison
Patients with metabolic syndrome vs without metabolic syndrome
Design
Prospective analytical cross-sectional study
Authors
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MetS was associated with greater AP severity; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective confirmation before informing care.
Cross-Sectional (n=76)
Yes
Does metabolic syndrome increase the severity of acute pancreatitis in patients with acute pancreatitis?
p-value: p=0.022
Metabolic syndrome and its components, including waist circumference, hyperglycemia, and hypertriglyceridemia, are significantly associated with increased severity of acute pancreatitis.
Niknam et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Acute pancreatitis (n=76). Metabolic syndrome vs. Without metabolic syndrome was evaluated on Severity of acute pancreatitis (BISAP score and revised Atlanta classification) (p=0.022). Metabolic syndrome was significantly associated with higher acute pancreatitis severity, including higher BISAP scores (P=0.022) and more severe revised Atlanta classification (P=0.029).
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