Table 4 Comparison of survivors and non-survivors (n = 56)
From: Perioperative factors determine outcome after surgery for severe acute pancreatitis
Characteristic | Non-survivors (n = 22) | Survivors (n = 34) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years (mean ± SD) | 62 ± 12.0 | 51 ± 12.8 | 0.002 |
APACHE II score (mean ± SD) | 25 ± 8.5 | 18 ± 10.6 | 0.019 |
Ranson score (mean ± SD) | 6.3 ± 2.03 | 5.7 ± 2.09 | 0.36 |
Male gender | 15 (68%) | 20 (59%) | 0.48 |
CRP at admission, mg/dl (mean ± SD) | 176 ± 162.3 | 170 ± 142.2 | 0.90 |
Organ dysfunction | |||
   Respiratory insufficiency | 22 (100%) | 21 (62%) | 0.001 |
   Acute renal failure | 22 (100%) | 17 (50%) | <0.001 |
   Cardiovascular failure | 20 (91%) | 12 (35%) | <0.001 |
Sterile necrosis | 17 (77%) | 13 (38.2%) | 0.004 |
SOFA score at surgery (median and IQR) | 4 (9–13) | 2 (2–7) | 0.005 |
MODS as indication for surgery | 8 (36%) | 4 (12%) | 0.045 |
Early surgical intervention | 12 (55%) | 10 (29%) | 0.06 |
Interval from diagnosis to surgery, days (median and IQR) | 11 (4–22) | 18 (12–29) | 0.09 |