Predicting the dynamics of organ failure in patients with acute pancreatitis depending on the mean platelet volume.

Background: The aim of this study is to determine the correlation between the blood serum mean platelet volume (MPV) and the dynamics of the OF course during the early phase in patients with moderately severe and severe acute pancreatitis (AP).

Methods: The predetermined criterion was the presence of the OF according to the revised Atlanta criteria 2012 for moderately severe and severe AP. A prospective sample of patients was stratified by severity, and two groups were defined based on MPV.

Atypical course of incarcerated post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia.

The article focuses on the instrumental imaging methods which greatly enhance the possibilities when arriving at correct and quick diagnosis of acute surgical pathology. Analysis of clinical and anamnestic data of the disease course and the results of instrumental research methods made it possible to arrive at clear clinical diagnosis, determine the indications for surgical treatment in this specific clinical case. The use of modern visualization methods while examining the patients prevents errors in diagnosis and helps to determine the optimal treatment tactics.

Procalcitonin in early prediction of acute severe pancreatitis.

Objective: The aim of the study was to analyze the prognostic potential of procalcitonin in acute pancreatitis complicated by ascites-peritonitis.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: The study analyzed the results of a comprehensive examination and treatment of 18 patients with acute pancreatitis complicated by enzymatic ascites-peritonitis, including 13 patients who were treated in the surgical department of KP "Poltava Regional Clinical Hospital. MV Sklifosovsky POR ", and 5 patients of other emergency hospitals in Poltava, in the period from 2017 to 2019.