Imaging acute pancreatitis

OBJECTIVESAcute pancreatitis is common; the clinical course of this potentially severe condition varies widely. This paper aims to review the role of different imaging techniques in the management of acute pancreatitis, describe the main imaging findings for this entity, and explain the terms and cr...

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Published in:Radiología (English ed.) 2021-03, Vol.63 (2), p.145-158
Main Authors: Baleato-González, S, García-Figueiras, R, Junquera-Olay, S, Canedo-Antelo, M, Casas-Martínez, J
Format: Article
Language:eng ; spa
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Summary:OBJECTIVESAcute pancreatitis is common; the clinical course of this potentially severe condition varies widely. This paper aims to review the role of different imaging techniques in the management of acute pancreatitis, describe the main imaging findings for this entity, and explain the terms and criteria used to classify them. CONCLUSIONSImaging techniques play a key role in the management of acute pancreatitis, from diagnosis and staging to identifying and treating complications, as well as in determining the underlying causes of the condition. For these reasons, radiologists should know the advantages and limitations of each imaging technique in the evaluation of acute pancreatitis, be familiar with the wide spectrum of imaging findings associated with it, and how to use the specific terminology derived from the Atlanta classification to ensure the standardization and quality of reports.
ISSN:2173-5107
DOI:10.1016/j.rx.2020.10.005