Research Article

The Intestinal Barrier Function and Intra-Abdominal Pressure Depend on Postoperative Analgesia Technique in Children with Appendicular Peritonitis

Table 4

The average plasma citrulline and I-FABP levels in patients without IAH, with IAH, and with ACS on day 1 (mean (95% CI)).

Without IAH (n = 33)IAH (n = 27)ACS (n = 14)

Citrulline D1, nmol/ml23.7 (16.0–31.3)9.3 (7.3–11.3)6.9 (5.3–8.6)
I-FABP D1, pg/ml76.9 (32.6–121.1)226.0 (161.8–290.3)1011.7 (731.9–1291.5)
IAP-D1, mmHg7.6 (6.5–8.6)11.6 (11.2–12.0)14.7 (12.9–16.6)