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A Study of Clinical Pattern of Pancreatitis Among Alcohol Users Attending Surgical Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in South Gujarat

Riya Rajendrakumar Patel, Pradeep Vithaldas Mistry, Pratikkumar Chhibubhai Patel and Tejas Bipinchandra Patel
Page: 966-971 | Received 02 Aug 2023, Accepted 20 Aug 2023, Published online: 21 Aug 2023

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Abstract

Excessive ethanol consumption is the primary global cause of acute pancreatitis (AP), responsible for 35% of cases, with a higher prevalence in young men aged 30‐45. However, only 5‐10% of drinkers develop AP. Factors include prolonged and intense alcohol abuse (>100 g daily for at least 5 years), smoking and genetic factors. In South Gujarat, locally produced country‐made liquors like Mahudo and Navsar are prevalent. This study assessed AP’s clinical presentation at diagnosis and complications related to alcohol type in South Gujarat. The study encompassed all confirmed cases of alcoholic pancreatitis originating from the South Gujarat region. A total of 61 patients who met the inclusion criteria for pancreatitis diagnosis at our facility were identified. Pertinent information regarding alcohol consumption was obtained and documented from the Forensic science laboratory situated near the Daman Ganga office in valsad. The nature of complications observed is contingent upon the type of alcohol consumed. A statistically significant association was established between the presence of complications and the type of alcohol consumed, with a p‐value of 0.0278 at a 5% level of significance. Notably, the proportion of complications demonstrated a heightened incidence among individuals who consumed Navsar alcohol in comparison to those who favored Mahudo alcohol.

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Riya Rajendrakumar Patel, Pradeep Vithaldas Mistry, Pratikkumar Chhibubhai Patel and Tejas Bipinchandra Patel. A Study of Clinical Pattern of Pancreatitis Among Alcohol Users Attending Surgical Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in South Gujarat.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.966.971
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