Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of enteral immunonutrition for patients with acute pancreatitis. Methods The randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about enteral immunonutrition for patients with acute pancreatitis were searched in following databases: PubMed (1966 to August 2012), MEDLINE (Ovid, 1946 to August 2012), CENTRAL (Issue 3, 2012), CBM (1978 to August 2012), CNKI (1979 August 2012), VIP (1989 to August 2012), and WanFang Data (1977 to August 2012). The relevant materials and each reference of literature were also searched manually. Two reviewers independently screened the literature according to the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, extracted the data and assessed the quality, and then the meta-analysis was conducted by using RevMan 5.0 software. Results A total of 6 RCTs involving 197 patients were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that there were no significant differences between the enteral immunonutrition group and the routine enteral nutrition group in following aspects: infectious complications and mortality rate, length of stay, level of C-reactive protein and numeration of leucocyte after treatment, and APACHE II score. Conclusion At present, no evidence shows enteral immunutrition is superior to routine enteral nutrition in acute pancreatitis. For the quantity and quality limitation of the included studies, more high-quality and large-sample RCTs are required to investigate the proper ingredients and dosage of enteral immunonutrition suitable for patients with acute pancreatitis.
Objective To systematically review the effectiveness and safety of alanyl-glutamine dipeptide for severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). Methods Such databases as MEDLINE, EMbase, CENTRAL, VIP, WanFang Data, CBM and CNKI were electronically searched from inception to October, 2012 for randomized controlled trials on alanyl-glutamine dipeptide for SAP. Two reviewers independently screened literature according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, extracted data, and assessed methodological quality. Then, meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.2. Results Five trials were included involving a total of 227 patients. The results of meta-analysis showed that: compared with the control group, the alanyl-glutamine dipeptide group had the lower incidence of SAP complications (RR=0.41, 95%CI 0.20 to 0.82), the lower incidence of infected pancreatic necrosis (RR=0.12, 95%CI 0.02 to 0.89), less time for alleviating bellyache (MD= –0.90, 95%CI –1.72 to –0.08). There was a tendency in decreasing SAP mortality (RR=0.15, 95%CI 0.02 to 1.19) and lessening the recovery time of blood amylase (SMD=0.37, 95%CI –0.04 to 0.79). Conclusion Current evidence shows that, alanyl-glutamine dipeptide can lower the incidence of complications and the incidence of infected pancreatic necrosis, and shorten the time for alleviating bellyache in SAP patients. Due to the limited quality of the included studies, the above conclusion needs to be verified by more high quality studies.
摘要:目的：探讨急性重症胰腺炎（SAP）早期不同种类液体复苏对其预后的影响。方法：应用随机对照的方法,分别对2007年12月~2009年10月同期入院的48例SAP患者,随机分成两组,试验组和对照组。试验组第一周内液体复苏采用晶体液和人工胶体（羟乙基淀粉）,对照组采用晶体液,其他治疗方法不变。然后统计其第一周死亡率、ARDS、多器官功能障碍综合征（MODS）发生率,对比两组患者呼吸频率、血氧饱和度和红细胞压积（HCT）差异,以及两组患者肠功能恢复时间、住院时间以及并发症发生率。结果：试验组的液体复苏较对照组显著改善SAP的各项指标（P＜005）。血清乳酸水平（15±05）mmol/L,红细胞压积(HCT)为（324±69）%,ScvO2为（817±152）%,病死率83%,MODS发生率333%,〖HT5”H〗结论:〖HT5”SS〗 SAP早期联合应用晶胶体进行液体复苏可有效恢复循环血容量和防止体液潴留,显著提高其治愈率。Abstract: Objective: To investigate the optimal strategy of fluid resuscitation in the early stage ofsevere acute pancreatitis.〖WT5”HZ〗Methods:〖WT5”BZ〗Fourfyeighs SAP patients who received treatment in our hospital from 12,2007 to 10,2009 were randomly divided into 2 groups (n=24) according to the different amounts of crystal and colloid inthe daily resuscitation,including crystal group,combined group(the ratio of crystal to colloid was 2 to 1).The levels of hematocrit(HCT),saturation of central vein oxygen ( ScvO2 ),serum lactic acid as well as the advent of negative fluid balance the amount of fluid contained in the third space,mortality rate and the incidence of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome(MODS) in different groups were compared.〖WT5”HZ〗Results:〖WT5”BZ〗 Compared with crystal group,all the parameters were significantly improved in combined group(P＜005).HCT in the group of patients was(324±69)%,ScvO2 was (817±152)%,lactic acid was(15±05)mmol/L,mortality rate was 83% and MODS incidence was 333%. Conclusion:In the early stage of SAP,fluid resuscitation by a combination of crystal and colloid could effectively restore blood volume, reduce the amount of fluid contained in the third space and significantly improve the prognosis of SAP.
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of gabexate mesylate in the prevention of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography （ERCP） pancreatitis （PEP）. Methods The literatures and corresponding references of randomized controlled trials （RCT） on gabexate mesylate in the prevention of PEP were searched from Cochrane library （1970 to December 2010），PubMed （1966 to December 2010），EMBASE （1966 to December 2010），and CBM （1978 to December 2010）.Literature screening，data extraction and methodological quality assessment were individually performed by two researchers.The software RevMan 4.2 of Cochrane Collaboration was used for statistical analysis. Results A total of 11 trails involving 3 012 patients were included. Meta analysis showed that high dose （≥1 000 mg）of gabexate mesylate with slow intravenous infusion （≥12 h） could effectively prevent from PEP （OR=0.27，95%CI： 0.11-0.64, P=0.003） and post-ERCP abdominal pain （OR=0.44，95%CI： 0.25-0.79，P=0.005） when compared with placebo. The low dose （≤500 mg） of gabexate mesylate with quick intravenous infusion （≤6.5 h） could not effectively prevent from PEP （OR=0.85, 95%CI： 0.59-1.34, P=0.570），post-ERCP hyperamylasemia （OR=0.86，95%CI： 0.69-1.07，P=0.180），and post-ERCP abdominal pain （OR=0.66，95%CI： 0.32-1.35，P=0.250）.When compared gabexate mesylate with ulinastatin, there was no statistical difference between them in the prevention of PEP （OR=1.57，95%CI： 0.39-6.24，P=0.520） and post-ERCP hyperamylasemia （OR=1.85, 95%CI： 0.83-4.13，P=0.130）. Conclusions The high dose （≥1 000 mg） of gabexate mesylate with slow intravenous infusion （≥12 h） other than low dose （≤500 mg） with quick intravenous infusion （≤6.5 h） is effective to prevent from PEP and post-ERCP abdominal pain，and can also prevent from post-ERCP hyperamylasemia to some extent.The effect which ulinastatin prevents PEP and post-ERCP hyperamylasemia is same to gabexate mesylate.The above conclusions remain to confirm by RCT with large sample and long-term follow-up of high-quality.
Objective To establish a stable and reliable lung injury model caused by severe acute pancreatitis（SAP）in rats， which is helpful to study the acute lung injury （ALI）and acute respiratory distress syndrome （ARDS） induced by SAP.Methods Sixty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into ligature group （n=20）， traditional group （n=20），and sham operation group （n=20）. SAP model was established through retrograde injection of 5% taurocholic acid. After injection， the pancreatic duct of rats was ligated in ligature group， but not in traditional group. The lung damage and edema at 24 h after operaton and natural course of rats were observed.Results The ALI model of rats induced by SAP was established successfully in ligature group. The rats died of acute respiratory failure within 48 h in ligature group， the mortality was significantly higher than that in traditional group （100% vs.20%），P＜0.05. Pleural effusion occurred in four rats in ligature group， while no pleural effusion was found in rats in other two groups. The volume of ascites of rats in ligature group was （21.15±5.33） ml， which was more than that in traditional group 〔（7.75±2.66） ml〕，P＜0.05， while no ascites was found in rats in sham operation group. The level of serum amylase of rats in ligature group was （2 470.70±399.73） U/L，which was significantly higher than that in traditional group 〔（1 528.40±289.54） U/L〕 and sham operation group 〔（831.10±93.26） U/L〕，P＜0.001. The level of serum albumin of rats in ligature group was （6.90±1.66）g/L， which was significantly lower than that in traditional group 〔（13.10±0.99） g/L〕 and sham operation group 〔（16.20±0.92） g/L〕，P＜0.001.The lung wet-to-dry weight ratio （W/D） of rats in ligature group was 6.50±0.23， which was greater than that in traditional group （4.92±0.18） and sham operation group （4.61±0.16）， P＜0.001. The score of lung histopathologic of rats in ligature group was 29.25±1.07， which was significantly higher than that in traditional group （12.65±1.98） and sham operation group （0），P＜0.001. The score of pancreas histopathologic of rats in ligature group was 15.95±0.15，which was significantly higher than that in traditional group （13.75±0.66） and sham operation group （0.13±0.29），P＜0.001. Under transmission electron microscope， basement membrane of pulmonary capillary of rats in ligation group was destructive， the nuclei was dissolved， endothelial pinocytotic vesicles was functional active， and tight junctions between capillary endothelial cells were blurred and even ruptured. Moreover， tight junctions between alveolar epithelial cells were destructive. Pathological changes of lung ultrastructure of rats in ligation group were more severe than that in traditional group， while no pathological change of lung ultrastructure was observed in rats in sham operation group. Conclusions Injury process and pathogenesis of ALI or ARDS clinically caused by acute gallstone pancreatitis can be reproduced in this animal model， which is suitable to explore the related mechanisms of ALI caused by SAP and provides good animal model for the study of ALI caused by SAP.
ObjectiveTo study the effects of continuous regional arterial infusion (CRAI) of dexamethasone on plasma inflammatory factors of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) rabbits. MethodsTwentyfour rabbits were randomly divided into sham operation group, SAP group, intravenous infusion of dexamethasone group and CRAI of dexamethasone group (each group 6 rabbits) by random number table. The serum tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, and amylase (AMY) levels in rabbits were tested at hour 0.5, 3, 6, 9, and 12 after modeling succeed. The pathological changes of pancreas and the survival were observed on day 3 after modeling succeed. ResultsCompared with the sham operation group, the serum levels of IL-6 significantly increased at 3 h and reached the peak at 6 h, decreased at 9 h (all Plt;0.05); levels of IL-10 significantly increased at 6 h, continuously elevated at 9 h and 12 h (all Plt;0.001); levels of TNF-α significantly increased at 0.5 h (Plt;0.001), reached the peak at 6 h (Plt;0.001) and decreased at 9 h (Plt;0.05); levels of AMY significantly increased at 9 h, continuously elevated at 12 h (all Plt;0.05) in the SAP group. Compared with the SAP group, the serum levels of IL-6 and IL-10 in the CRAI of dexamethasone group all significantly decreased at 6 h, 9 h, and 12 h (Plt;0.001); levels of IL6 significantly decreased only at 6 h in the intravenous infusion of dexamethasone group; levels of TNF-α in the CRAI of dexamethasone group significantly decreased at 3 h, 6 h, 9 h, and 12 h (all Plt;0.001), which in the intravenous infusion of dexamethasone group significantly decreased only at 6 h (Plt;0.05); levels of AMY in the CRAI of dexamethasone group and intravenous infusion of dexamethasone group all significantly decreased at 12 h (Plt;0.05). Compared with the intravenous infusion of dexamethasone group, the serum levels of IL-6 and IL-10 in the CRAI of dexamethasone group all significantly decreased at 6 h (Plt;0.05) and 12 h (Plt;0.001); levels of TNF-α all significantly decreased at 3 h, 6 h, 9 h, and 12 h (all Plt;0.001); levels of AMY were not significantly different (Pgt;0.05). The pathological changes of pancreas in the CRAI of dexamethasone group were obvious, the death of rabbits reduced on day 3 after modeling succeed. ConclusionCRAI dexamethasone can effectively reduce the systemic inflammatory response and pancreatic inflammation, and reduce mortality.
Objective To investigate the value of CT grading diagnosis in clinical therapy of acute pancreatitis. Methods CT scanning was carried out in patients with acute pancreatitis between 2003 and 2009, and Enhancement CT scanning was carried out in patients without contraindications of contrast medium. Two radiologists analyzed the images and made CT grading diagnose. Contrast study was made between CT grading diagnose and clinical scale as well as prognosis. Results In 518 cases, the CT grading was as the following: grade A 9 cases, grade B 66 cases, grade C 105 cases, grade D 147 cases, and grade E 191 cases. Patients with grade A and B were fully recovered after conservation and supportive treatment. In cases of grade C, only 2 patients had recurred pancreatitis after conservation treatment, and others were fully healing. Ninety-four patients who needed operation and 23 patients who died were all occurred in grade D and E. Conclusion CT grading diagnosis of acute pancreatitis can reflect the range, extent, and course of disease, and it has good dependablity with clinical grading.
Objective To summarize the principle and application of functional MR imaging of pancreatic carcinoma and chronic mass-forming type pancreatitis. Methods Articles about diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), magnetic resonance spectrum imaging (MRSI) and dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging of pancreatic carcinoma and chronic pancreatitis were reviewed and analyzed. Results Functional MR imaging could reflected the differences in molecules diffusion, metabolism and tissue perfusion between pancreatic carcinoma and chronic pancreatitis. Conclusion As a non-invasive protocol, functional MR imaging can provide useful information in differential diagnosis between chronic mass-forming type pancreatitis and pancreatic carcinoma.
Objective To explore the effects of ulinastatin (UTI) on renal apoptosis and expression of bcl-2 in rats with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). Methods Sixty rats weighing 250-300 g were randomized divided into 3 groups: pseudo-operation group (SO group, n=20), SAP group (n=20) and UTI treated group (UTI group, n=20). The model of SAP was established by retrograde injection of 5% sodium taurocholate solution into the biliopancreatic duct in the rats. Serum Cr and BUN were determined. The left kidneys were resected for light and electronic microscopic study. Renal cell apoptosis was determined by TUNEL. Expression of bcl-2 was detected by immunohistochemical staining of SABC. Results Serum Cr, BUN, renal cell apoptotic index and bcl-2 expression were markedly increased in SAP group compared with SO group （P＜0.05， P＜0.01）, Renal tissue injuries were aggravated in SAP group under light and electronic microscopic study as well. In UTI group, serum Cr, BUN and renal cell apoptotic index were decreased significantly while the expression of bcl-2 increased remarkably and renal tissue injuries relieved compared with SAP group （P＜0.05）. Positive correlations were found between the renal cell apoptotic index and BUN as well as Cr (r=0.807, P＜0.05; r=0.812, P＜0.05). Conclusion The protective effect of UTI on SAP renal injury is probably through increasing bcl-2 expression and decreasing apoptosis.
Objective To summarize the recent pathogenetic researches on the acute pancreatitis. Methods Relevant references about the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis, which were published recently domestic and abroad were collected and reviewed. Results Recent experimental data indicated that the synthesis and release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemotactic factors were responsible for local injury and systemic dissemination of the inflammatory mediators. Experimental studies also provided evidences implying that the immune system might play a role in the development of pancreatitis, such as the activation of lymphocyte and neutrophil. Additionally, the pancreas may completely recover or become fibrotic after an attack of acute pancreatitis and the presence of pancreatic stellate cell was known as a crucial factor in the fibrogenesis. Conclusion The pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis is very complicated, the factors that determine the ultimate severity of the attack are still unknown.