Acute Pancreatitis Imaging in MDCT: State of the Art of Usual and Unusual Local Complications. 2012 Atlanta Classification Revisited

Ignacio Maldonado, Anup Shetty, María Catalina Estay, Eduardo Siña, Alberto Rojas, Vampsi Narra, Cristian Varela

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Abstract

Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease in which most common etiologies are biliary lithiasis and alcoholism. Acute pancreatitis can be classified into 2 groups according to its morphologic features: interstitial edematous pancreatitis and necrotizing acute pancreatitis. The prognosis of this group of diseases and its complications varies significantly and contrast-enhanced computed tomography is the imaging study of choice for the diagnosis and detection of complications. In this review, we aim to summarize the changes introduced in the revised Atlanta classification and describe other usual and unusual local complications of acute pancreatitis that are not analyzed in that classification. We will also describe early detection signs and provide an accurate interpretation of complications on contrast-enhanced computed tomography that will lead to prompt management decisions which can reduce the morbidity and mortality of these patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)186-199
Number of pages14
JournalCurrent Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Volume50
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2021

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