Clinical profile of acute pancreatitis and the application of different severity indices in patients treated at Rehman Medical Institute, Peshawar

Abstract

Background: Acute Pancreatitis (AP) is the inflammation of the pancreas. Based on the severity of the disease, one can easily manage it, for this purpose certain scoring systems, such as Ranson’s Score, Glasgow Score and modified CT Severity Index Score are being used to predict the severity and prognosis of AP. Objectives: The objective of our study is to assess the efficacy of various severity indices (Ranson’s score, Glasgow score, Modified CT severity index score) in predicting the prognosis of patients. Methodology: This retrospective study was conducted in the Dept of Medicine at Rehman Medical Institute, Peshawar, between May 2021 to September 2021 after approval from the Department of Research, Rehman Medical College. Data was retrieved from the patients’ records on a structured proforma. Those with a definitive diagnosis and were treated for acute pancreatitis in the past 5 years, were included in the study. Results: CT Severity Index Score found that out of 35 males, 10 (28%) had mild, 16 (45%) had moderate and only 9 (25%) had severe pancreatitis. Whereas out of the 34, only 5 (14%), 17 (50%) and 12 (35%) females had mild, moderate and severe disease respectively.