A clinical analysis of acute pancreatitis in 320 cases

Objective To review the comprehensive treatment of acute pancreatitis.Methods We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 220 patients with acute pancreatitis admitted from August 2007 to August 2010.Results Out of 220 cases,183 patients with mild acute pancreatitis were cured, the average length of stay was 10d;37 patients with severe acute pancreatitis had an average length of stay of 19d,including 1 fatal case complicated by acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute renal failure.Conclusion The course and prognosis of acute pancreatitis depends on the severity and presence of complications;for severe cases early diagnosis,early treatment and close observation may reduce the mortality.