Table IV.
Characteristics of early and late deaths in severe acute pancreatitis
| Parameter | Early deaths (< 14 days), n = 29 | Late deaths (> 14 days), n = 8 | Value of p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 66.5 (26–91) | 66.4 (46–87) | NS |
| Sex | |||
| Female | 11 (37.9%) | 4 (50%) | NS |
| Male | 18 (62.1%) | 4 (50%) | |
| Etiology | |||
| Alcoholic | 7 (24.1%) | 1 (12.5%) | NS |
| Biliary | 15 (51.7%) | 6 (75.0%) | |
| Idiopathic | 7 (24.1%) | 1 (12.5%) | |
| Ranson scale | 2.4 (1–4) | 3 (1–4) | |
| APACHE II scale | 15 (5–34) | 10 (4–20) | < 0.05 |
| Infectious necrosis | 6 (20.7%) | 3 (37.5%) | NS |
| Aseptic necrosis | 4 (13.8%) | 3 (37.5%) | NS |
NS – not statistically significant