Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine on GI Function Recovery and Nutrition Support in SAP

Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Gastrointestinal Function Recovery and Nutrition Support in Severe Acute Pancreatitis

With multicenter randomized control clinical evaluation investigations, the effect of traditional Chinese medicine on gastrointestinal function recovery and nutrition support in early stage of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) was evaluated, and the therapeutic effects, safety and indications assured. Drawing in latest research fruits at home and abroad, a clinical practical guideline would be formed, to be popularized all over China.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients 18 yr-70 yr
• Complying with the diagnostic standard of acute pancretitis (clinical symptoms and signs, elevated blood and urine amylase, and imaging criteria)
• Conforming to 3 or more Ranson's criteria and APACHE-II score larger than 8, Balhazar CT score larger than 5

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Nursing mother
• Critical cases of advanced tumor
• On the verge of death (estimated to be moral in 12h)
• Severe visceral function disturbance
• Patients undergoing other therapeutic research that might interfere with the present study