Hyperamylasemia and pancreatitis following posterior spinal surgery

Conclusions In our case series, intraoperative blood loss caused a rise in the serum amylase level following posterior spinal surgery. Thus, this level should be carefully monitored after spinal surgery with significant blood loss. Clinical symptoms of pancreatitis, such as abdominal pain and vomiting, should also be monitored following spinal surgery.

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Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Science - July 28, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research