[Value of exhaled air acetone level in assessing the impairement of secretory pancreatic function in acute destructive pancreatitis]

Klin Khir (1962). 1992:(11):9-11.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

For the first time, a semiconductor gas sensor of original construction was employed to measure acetone level in the biologic liquids and gases in patients with acute destructive pancreatitis. A statistically significant difference in acetone level in the exhaled air of the healthy subjects, patients with edematous and destructive forms of acute pancreatitis and diabetes mellitus has been established.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acetone / metabolism*
  • Acute Disease
  • Breath Tests*
  • Humans
  • Pancreatitis / diagnosis*
  • Pancreatitis / metabolism*
  • Pancreatitis / physiopathology

Substances

  • Acetone