Prediction of Severity of Acute Pancreatitis by Biochemical Markers: A Tertiary Care Hospital Study

Abstract

Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an acute inflammatory condition of the pancreas which may extend to local and distant extra pancreatic tissues. It is a life-threatening disease that has many causes, few effective treatments and numerous serious complications. Early diagnosis of acute pancreatitis and effective treatment can significantly reduce the mortality and morbidity of such cases.