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ReviewThe American journal of case reports2024

Timely Application of Plasma Exchange to Correct Acute Pancreatitis Related to Serum Triglyceride Levels: A Report of 6 Cases and a Literature Review.

Rongfei Liu, Jiamin Lu, Duo Zhang, Wei Lu, Zizhou Yu, Xupeng Shao, Na Xie, Liyun Duan, Shuai Xing, Xiaoyue Wang and 3 more

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Review in The American journal of case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors.

Rongfei LiuFirst Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Jiamin LuFirst Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Duo ZhangFirst Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Wei LuFirst Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Zizhou YuFirst Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Xupeng ShaoDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Na XieDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Liyun DuanFirst Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Shuai XingDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Xiaoyue WangDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Xue ZhaoDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Peng LvDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Kailiang FanDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is associated with circulating free fatty acids that can cause acute pancreatitis. Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is a rapid and effective method of reducing triglyceride levels. This case series presents 6 cases of acute pancreatitis associated with hypertriglyceridemia with a rapid response to therapeutic plasma exchange. CASE REPORT Six patients diagnosed with hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) were hospitalized and received therapeutic plasma exchange at the Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Upon admission, laboratory tests and abdominal computed tomography (CT) were performed, and all signs and test results were consistent with the diagnosis of hypertriglyceridemia and acute pancreatitis (AP). Among them, 4 patients were discharged after therapeutic plasma exchange. Anaphylaxis and ketoacidosis occurred in 2 cases during therapeutic plasma exchange. CONCLUSIONS High levels of triglyceride can lead to acute pancreatitis events. After therapeutic plasma exchange treatment for hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis, triglyceride levels decrease significantly, and adverse reactions during therapeutic plasma exchange should be actively watched for. However, there are no clear criteria for applying therapeutic plasma exchange, and more studies are needed to assess the value and risks of this treatment option. This case series shows the importance of evaluating triglyceride levels in patients with acute pancreatitis and the role of therapeutic plasma exchange.

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HypertriglyceridemiaPancreatitisPlasma ExchangeTriglyceridesAcute DiseaseHumansTriglycerides

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PMID39707637
PMCPMC11670717

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