EVALUATION OF PROGNOSTIC SIGNIFICANCE OF HYPOCALCAEMIA AND HYPOALBUMINEMIAIN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE PANCREATITIS: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Background: Acute pancreatitis is the leading cause of gastrointestinal-related hospitalizations worldwide and its frequency is continuing to rise. While diagnosis of acute presentation is relatively simple, the major challenge is the progression of the disease course and outcome. Hypocalcemia and hypoalbuminemia are frequently associated with severe pancreatitis. Therefore, in our study, we aimed to evaluate the prognostic significance of hypocalcemia and hypoalbuminemia in acute pancreatitis.