title: [X-ray computed tomography in acute pancreatitis].
abstract: Diagnostic imaging of acute pancreatitis has been revolutionized by the introduction of computed tomography (CT). The purpose of this report is to review the different CT findings of the disease. The authors emphasize the predictive value of the contrast enhanced CT. It seems to be the most reliable method for detecting the most severe forms of acute pancreatitis and their complications. Correlation of CT findings with clinical and biological prognostic signs allows an easier surgical management.
authors.affiliation: Service de radiologie, Hôpital Bichat, Paris.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Blangy
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Marmuse
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sibert
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Benacerraf
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000208:Acute Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010192:Pancreatic Pseudocyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011379:Prognosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000009:adverse effects
vernacular_title: La tomodensitométrie dans les pancréatites aiguës.