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Serum amylase on postoperative day 1 is superior to serum lipase in predicting clinically relevant pancreatic fistula after partial pancreaticoduodenectomy
PurposeTo compare the predictive value of serum amylase and lipase regarding the occurrence of clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula...
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COVID-19 and Serum Amylase and Lipase Levels
Blood levels of amylase and lipase are the result of a balance between production and clearance of these enzymes. Normal blood level of amylase and...
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Drain fluid and serum amylase concentration ratio is the most reliable indicator for predicting postoperative pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy
BackgroundPostoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is a major complication of pancreatic surgery. Drain fluid amylase concentration (DAC) is...
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Comparison of pleural drain amylase and serum C-reactive protein for early detection of intrathoracic esophago-gastric anastomotic leaks
IntroductionEarly detection of anastomotic leaks following esophagectomy has the potential to reduce hospital length of stay and mortality. The aim...
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The value of serum amylase and drain fluid amylase to predict postoperative pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy: a retrospective cohort study
PurposeSerum and drain amylase have been identified as important predictors of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) and might be useful to guide...
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Early biochemical predictors of clinically relevant pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy: a role for serum amylase and C-reactive protein
BackgroundRecent evidence suggests that pancreatic inflammation plays a pivotal role in the occurrence of clinically relevant postoperative...
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Genetic factors and the role of pancreatic amylase in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes
This review article gives an insight into the genetic factors and the role of pancreatic amylase in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Diabetes is a...
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Assessment of salivary alpha-amylase and cortisol as a pain related stress biomarker in dogs pre-and post-operation
BackgroundThe use of salivary biomarkers has garnered attention because the composition of saliva reflects the body’s physiological state. Saliva...
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Postoperative Day 1 Drain Amylase After Pancreatoduodenectomy: Optimal Level to Predict Pancreatic Fistula
IntroductionDrain amylase on day 1 (DA-D1) after pancreaticoduodendectomy (PD) to predict occurrence of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is...
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Optimal cutoff values of drain amylase for predicting pancreatic fistula are different between open and laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy
BackgroundDrainage fluid amylase (DFA) is useful for predicting clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (CR-POPF) after distal...
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A suspected case of serum IgG4-negative type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis detected due to localized pancreatic duct narrowing: a case report
A 50-year-old woman was referred to our hospital with elevated serum amylase levels. Physical examination revealed no jaundice or abdominal...
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Serum and salivary tissue transglutaminase IGA (tTG-IGA) level in celiac patients
BackgroundCeliac disease (CD) is a genetically determined autoimmune disease triggered by gluten consumption. Patients with these conditions have...
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Combined prognostic nutritional index ratio and serum amylase level during the early postoperative period predicts pancreatic fistula following pancreaticoduodenectomy
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to investigate the usefulness of the range of change in prognostic nutritional index (PNI) during the early...
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Characteristics of salivary cortisol and alpha-amylase as psychobiological study outcomes in palliative care research
BackgroundPsychosocial interventions are rapidly emerging in palliative care. However, randomized trials often fail to provide evidence for their...
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Starch intake, amylase gene copy number variation, plasma proteins, and risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality
BackgroundSalivary amylase, encoded by the AMY1 gene, initiate the digestion of starch. Whether starch intake or AMY1 copy number is related to...
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Clinical relevant pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy: when negative amylase levels tell the truth
Drain Amylase level are routinely determined to diagnose pancreatic fistula after Pancreatocoduodenectomy. Consensus is lacking regarding the cut-off...
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Relationships of serum MMP-7 and clinical characteristics in choledochal cyst children
BackgroundMatrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) is associated with biliary injury. This study aimed to evaluate the relationships of serum MMP-7 with...
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Hirudin as an anticoagulant in hematology and plasma biochemistry of dog: comparison with EDTA and serum
Even though the effect of various anticoagulants on hematological and biochemical parameters of human and different animals’ blood have been studied...
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The independent association between salivary alpha-amylase activity and arterial stiffness in Japanese men and women: the Toon Health Study
Psychological stress is considered to be a potential contributor in the development of arterial stiffness. However, an independent association...
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Identifying novel acute pancreatitis sub-phenotypes using total serum calcium trajectories
BackgroundAcute pancreatitis (AP) has heterogeneous clinical features, and identifying clinically relevant sub-phenotypes is useful. We aimed to...
