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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 28, 2005; 11(44): 7018-7023
Published online Nov 28, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i44.7018
Table 2 Hemoconcentration at 24 h as a marker for severe acute pancreatitis (AP), necrotizing AP and organ failure
HemoconcentrationNo hemoconcentrationOdds ratio (95%CI)P value(χ2)
(Hct≥44% M, Hct≥40% F)1(Hct <44% M, Hct <40% F)
Severe AP (n = 233)
No125580.640.23
Yes2921(0.3–1.2)
Necrotizing AP (n = 100)
No39240.90.97
Yes2215(0.4–2)
Organ failure (n = 233)
No139680.680.47
Yes1511(0.3–1.5)