Role of early contrast enhanced CT scan in severity prediction of acute pancreatitis

Severe pancreatitis occurs in approximately 15-25% of patients with acute pancreatitis. The objective of our study was to compare the CT Severity Index (CTSI) with a clinical score (BISAP score) to predict severity of acute pancreatitis. Forty-eight consecutive patients with acute pancreatitis who u...

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Published in:Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 2017-06, Vol.67 (6), p.923-925
Main Authors: Shahzad, Noman, Khan, Muhammad Rizwan, Inam Pal, K M, Khan, Dawar Burhan, Effendi, Muhammad Shahrukh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
CAT scans
Diagnostic imaging
Mortality
Pancreatitis
Prognosis
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Summary:Severe pancreatitis occurs in approximately 15-25% of patients with acute pancreatitis. The objective of our study was to compare the CT Severity Index (CTSI) with a clinical score (BISAP score) to predict severity of acute pancreatitis. Forty-eight consecutive patients with acute pancreatitis who underwent contrast enhanced CT scan within 72 hours of presentation were included. Results of our study showed that both CTSI and BISAP score were reliable predictors of mortality (p value = 0.019 and
ISSN:0030-9982