The modified computed tomography severity index combined with low skeletal muscle mass can better predict the severity of hypertriglyceridemia ‐induced pancreatitis

ConclusionThe performance of MCTSI in predicting severity can be improved by considering LSMM, which is a promising strategy for the treatment of HTGP.

Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences - June 23, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Liuhui Xu, Huajun Yu, Lifang Chen, Weizhi Xia, Liuzhi Shi, Yunjun Yang, Yingbao Huang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research