Urinary trypsinogen-2 level and local complications of acute pancreatitis.

Background And Aim: Local complications of acute pancreatitis (AP) carry risks of morbidity/mortality. This study aimed to assess whether urinary trypsinogen-2 levels and Bedside Index for Severity in Acute Pancreatitis (BISAP) score on admission predicted subsequent local complications.

Methods: One hundred and forty-four consecutive patients with AP were prospectively followed till 6 months after discharge.