Table 2.
Comparison of demographic characteristics and several important laboratory parameters between patients with M-AP and S-AP.
| M-AP (n = 115) | S-AP (n = 16) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male/female | 73/42 | 11/5 | |
| Age | 49.24 ± 1.564 | 44.38 ± 4.658 | P = 0.133 |
| Predisposing etiology factors | |||
| Alcohol | 5 | ||
| Hyperlipidemia | 11 | ||
| Biliary | 45 | ||
| Unspecified | 54 | 16 | |
| CRP (mg/mL) | 84.34 ± 8.478 | 210.5 ± 34.64 | P < 0.001 |
| Amylase (U/L) | 303.8 ± 34.13 | 510.8 ± 94.63 | P = 0.087 |
| Lipase (U/L) | 517.2 ± 63.40 | 804.8 ± 192.4 | P = 0.080 |
| Hospitalization time (d) | 14.46 ± 1.070 | 22.50 ± 3.873 | P = 0.007 |
P: M-AP vs. S-AP; M-AP: mild AP; S-AP: severe AP. Values are presented as mean ± SEM.