Intestinal Fatty Acid Binding Protein as a Marker of Necrosis and Severity in Acute Pancreatitis

Conclusions Higher i-FABP levels on admission were associated with pancreatic necrosis, systemic complications, and severe AP. Low levels of i-FABP had a high negative predictive value for pancreatic necrosis and severe AP. Combination of levels of i-FABP and venous lactates on admission were superior to either of markers used alone in predicting severe AP.
Source: Pancreas - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research