Obesity and fat distribution imply a greater systemic inflammatory response and a worse prognosis in acute pancreatitis.

Sempere, Laura

Obesity and fat distribution imply a greater systemic inflammatory response and a worse prognosis in acute pancreatitis. [electronic resource] - Pancreatology : official journal of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) ... [et al.] 2008 - 257-64 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1424-3911

10.1159/000134273 doi


Acute Disease
Adipose Tissue--pathology
Aged
Body Composition
Body Mass Index
C-Reactive Protein--metabolism
Comorbidity
Female
Humans
Inflammation Mediators--metabolism
Interleukins--metabolism
Male
Middle Aged
Obesity--complications
Pancreatitis--complications
Prognosis
Prospective Studies
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha--metabolism