Importance of cytological and pH-metrical tests of pancreatogenic liquid cumulations in evaluation of severity of clinical course of acute pancreatitis
We selected a group of 57 patients with acute pancreatitis and examined pH-measurements and cytological tests of pancreatogenic fluids. It was found out that during transformation of aseptic pancreatonecrosis into infected necrosis there is a shift of pH level toward higher acidity. The proposed coefficient of infecting was especially informative. Changes of mesotheliocyte structure on cytograms depended on the severity of pancreatitis, from proliferative if it is moderately severe pancreatitis to destructive-degenerative disorders if it is severe stage of acute pancreatitis. The results obtained can be used as comprehensive and objective criteria for determining the level of the disease state.