Luminal lactate in acute pancreatitis - validation and relation to disease severity

Luminal lactate in acute pancreatitis - validation and relation to disease severity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Increased rectal luminal lactate concentration may be associated with the severity of the septic shock and high dose of vasopressors. It suggests hypoperfusion of the gut mucosa. This is potentially associated with bacterial transloc...

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Main Authors: Pynnönen Lauri, Minkkinen Minna, Räty Sari, Sand Juhani, Nordback Isto, Perner Anders, Tenhunen Jyrki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Rectal luminal lactate
Acute pancreatitis
Intestinal hypoperfusion
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/12/40

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