37 patients with acute pancreatitisadmitted in Department of Surgery IGMC Shimla wereincluded in the study after taking informed consent. Patientswere evaluated and diagnosed with acute pancreatits usingblood investigation (serumamylase) as well as imagingmodalilities(ultrasound and contrast enhanced CT scan).Patientsblood platelets level were compared on day 1 and day5 of admission in mild and severe pancreatitispatients.Resultswere then analysed statistically.
Results:
On statistical analysis a platelet count of ≤ 150 m/mm3 was found to be statistically significant on both day 1(p=0.008)) and day 5 (p=0.001) of admission between patientswith mild and severe pancreatitis.
Conclusion:
Platelets level can function as a cost effectivegood prognostic marker for assessing severity of pancreatitis