Elevated serum ferritin levels are associated with severity and prognosis of severe acute pancreatitis: a preliminary cohort study
Abstract Background Serum ferritin (SF), as an acute-phase response protein, is used to reflect the degree of oxidative stress and systemic inflammatory responses. This study was designed to assess the effect of elevated SF levels on the severity of acute pancreatitis (AP). Methods From January 2013...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-09-01
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Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-022-02446-z |