Table II.
Comparison of presenting symptoms and biochemical parameters at first admission
| Parameter | Early group (n = 43) | Delayed group (n = 39) | Normal values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal pain | 43 (100%) | 39 (100%) | p = 0.97 |
| Nausea | 31 (72.09%) | 26 (66.6%) | |
| Vomiting | 31 (72.09%) | 25 (64.1%) | |
| AST [U/l] | 207.6 ±188.4 | 164.0 ±143.8 | 8–46 |
| ALP [U/l] | 272.4 ±191.8 | 254.6 ±125.7 | 35–104 |
| GGT [U/l] | 234.5 ±195.7 | 271.5 ±259.3 | 5–36 |
| Total bilirubin [mg/dl] | 3.54 ±3.4 | 3.26 ±4.1 | 0.1–1.5 |
| Direct bilirubin [mg/dl] | 1.94 ±2.26 | 1.80 ±2.3 | 0.00–0.4 |
| CRP [mg/l] | 105.7 ±77.6 | 105.9 ±103.3 | 0–3 |
| Amylase [U/l] | 1981 ±1081 | 1901 ±1266.4 | 28–100 |
| Lipase [U/l] | 3276 ±2726 | 2907.5 ±2383 | 13–60 |
χ2 test. AST – aspartate aminotransferase, ALP – alkaline phosphatase, CRP – C-reactive protein, GGT – γ-glutamyl transpeptidase.