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Acute pancreatitis: the role of imaging in diagnosis and management.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21216333     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Acute pancreatitis is one of the more commonly encountered aetiologies in the emergency setting and its incidence is rising. Presentations range from a mild-self limiting condition which usually responds to conservative management to one with significant morbidity and mortality in its most severe forms. While clinical criteria are necessary to make the initial diagnosis, contrast-enhanced CT is the mainstay of imaging and has a vital role in assessing the extent and evolution of the disease and its associated complications. The purpose of this article is to summarise the natural course of acute severe pancreatitis, clarify confusing nomenclature, demonstrate the morphological stages in conjunction with radiological scoring systems and illustrate the complications. We will review and illustrate the increasing and significant role interventional radiology has in the management of these patients, which are often life-saving and surgery-sparing.
Authors:
Nishat Bharwani; Shilpa Patel; Shirish Prabhudesai; Tim Fotheringham; Niall Power
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-11-19
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical radiology     Volume:  66     ISSN:  1365-229X     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Radiol     Publication Date:  2011 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-01-10     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  1306016     Medline TA:  Clin Radiol     Country:  England    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  164-75     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2010 The Royal College of Radiologists. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Imaging Department, Barts & The London NHS Trust, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Ground Floor, King George V Wing, London EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom. nishat.bharwani@nhs.net
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