World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Value of serum procalcitonin levels and intraabdominal pressure in prognosis of severe acute pancreatitis course
Severe acute pancreatitis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, primarily due to infected pancreatic necrosis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, and multiple organ dysfunction, which can result in poor clinical outcomes. The identification of early prognostic biomarkers is essential for facilitating prompt and effective multidisciplinary intervention. Serum procalcitonin, which is recognized as a biomarker indicative of bacterial infection and systemic inflammation, and intra-abdominal pres …