Elevated serum neopterin concentration increases mortality risk in patients with acute pancreatitis

Elevated serum neopterin concentration increases mortality risk in patients with acute pancreatitis

Background The aim of this study was to investigate serum neopterin levels in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) and its predictive value for mortality in cases of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP).

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Xiang Zemin, Gu Yijun, Huang Yuanyuan, Zhang Lefeng, Zhang Xiaohong, Xu Huafeng, Liu Hong, Zhong Yebo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2019-03-01
Series:Pteridines
Subjects:
acute pancreatitis
multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
death
diagnosis
roc curve
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/pteridines-2019-0005
Description
Summary:Background The aim of this study was to investigate serum neopterin levels in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) and its predictive value for mortality in cases of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP).
ISSN:0933-4807
2195-4720

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