VASCULAR SURGERY
Case #10 - 64 year old female with abdominal pain for 3 hours. |
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: |
4.) What laboratory tests may be helpful?
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Laboratory tests:
- Leucocytosis in over 90% of patients
- Lactate may be elevated
- Amylase increased in about 50% of patients
- Stool positive for occult blood in 25%
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