Utility of amylase and lipase as predictors of grade of injury or outcomes in pediatric patients with pancreatic trauma.

Introduction: Grade of injury, serum amylase, and lipase are markers used to assess pancreatic injury. It is unclear how amylase and lipase relate to grade of injury or predict outcome. We hypothesize that serum amylase and lipase are good predictors of grade of injury and outcomes in patients with pancreatic trauma.