Patient Experiences Of Acute Pancreatitis Due To Hypertriglyceridemia
Journal Title: Acta Medica Ruha - Year 2023, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Hypertriglyceridemia is also involved in the etiology of acute pancreatitis. Hypertriglyceridemia in addition, plasmapheresis in acute pancreatitis triggered by and/or different treatments such as heparin therapy can be applied.Objective: The aim of our study was to share our experience with the treatment, clinical course, and demographic features of patients with acute pancreatitis related to hypertriglyceridemia and the effectiveness of plasmapheresis.Method: Patients admitted to the service with the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis in Ankara Atatürk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital Gastroenterology Clinic between 01 January 2018 and 31 December 2022 were retrospectively screened. Triglyceride level of 800 mg/dl and above at the time of first admission to our hospital.Results: A total of 12 patients were included in the study. The mean age of the patients was 52.8, 5 patients were male and 7 patients were female. 9 of the patients had acute pancreatitis due to hypertriglyceridemia for the first time ; 3 of them, 2 acute pancreatitis attacks had passed. Half of the patients had a body mass index above 30. Diabetes was observed in 7 patients in their history.5 patients had previously diagnosed hyperlipidemi.Conclusion: Acute pancreatitis due to hypertriglyceridemia early recognition is important to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with this disease. Plasmapheresis can be used safely in these patients with a low side-effect profile. Since plasmapheresis may reduce the severity of pancreatitis in progressive pancreatitis, it should be used in the early period.
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