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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 14, 2008; 14(22): 3541-3548
Published online Jun 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.3541
Table 4 Comparison of complications and outcome between patients with and without ACS
Complications and outcomeACS (n = 20) (IAP > 20 mmHg)IAH (n = 24) (12 mmHgIAP20 mmHg)Normal IAP (n = 30) (IAP < 12 mmHg)χ2 valueP value
Pancreatic infection (%)12 (60.00)2 (8.33)2 (6.67)23.84< 0.001
Septic shock (%)14 (70.00)4 (16.67)2 (6.67)26.34< 0.001
MODS (%)18 (90.00)10 (41.67)7 (23.33)21.85< 0.001
In-hospital mortality (%)15 (75.00)1 (4.17)1 (3.33)41.93< 0.001