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ArticlePrzeglad gastroenterologiczny2015

Treatment of hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis with insulin.

Ali Coskun, Nazif Erkan, Savas Yakan, Mehmet Yildirim, Erdem Carti, Deniz Ucar, Erkan Oymaci

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Article in Przeglad gastroenterologiczny, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 39 papers.

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7 authors.

Ali CoskunDepartment of General Surgery, Izmir Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
Nazif ErkanDepartment of General Surgery, Izmir Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
Savas YakanDepartment of General Surgery, Izmir Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
Mehmet YildirimDepartment of General Surgery, Izmir Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
Erdem CartiDepartment of General Surgery, Izmir Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
Deniz UcarDepartment of General Surgery, Izmir Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
Erkan OymaciDepartment of General Surgery, Izmir Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionHypertriglyceridaemia (HT)-induced pancreatitis rarely occurs unless triglyceride levels exceed 1000 mg/dl. Hypertriglyceridaemia over 1,000 mg/dl can provoke acute pancreatitis (AP) and its persistence can worsen the clinical outcome. In contrast, a rapid decrease in triglyceride level is beneficial. Insulin-stimulated lipoprotein lipase is known to decrease serum triglyceride levels. However, their efficacy in HT-induced AP is not well documented.

aimTo present 12 cases of AP successfully treated by insulin administration. MATERIAL AND

methodsThree hundred and forty-three cases of AP were diagnosed at our clinic between 2005 and 2012. Twelve (3.5%) of these cases were HT-induced AP. Twelve patients who suffered HT-induced AP are reported. Initial blood triglyceride levels were above 1000 mg/dl. Besides the usual treatment of AP, insulin was administered intravenously in continuous infusion. The patients' medical records were retrospectively evaluated in this study.

resultsSerum triglyceride levels decreased to < 500 mg/dl within 2-3 days. No complications of treatment were seen and good clinical outcome was observed.

conclusionsOur results are compatible with the literature. Insulin may be used safely and effectively in HT-induced AP therapy. Administration of insulin is efficient when used to reduce triglyceride levels in patients with HT-induced AP.

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acute pancreatitishyperlipidaemiahypertriglyceridemiainsulin

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