Imaging of acute pancreatitis: prognostic value of computed tomographic findings.
Although most cases of acute pancreatitis are uncomplicated and resolve spontaneously, the presence of complications has significant prognostic importance. Necrosis, hemorrhage, and infection convey up to 25%, 52%, and 80% mortality, respectively. Other complications such as pseudocyst formation, pseudoaneurysm formation, or venous thrombosis increase morbidity and mortality to a lesser degree.We review the computed tomographic findings of complications associated with acute pancreatitis with emphasis on their prognostic significance and impact on clinical management.
Trout
Andrew T
AT
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. atrout@med.umich.edu
Elsayes
Khaled M
KM
Ellis
James H
JH
Francis
Isaac R
IR
D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications; D000208:Acute Disease; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000150:complications; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis / Q000150:complications; D010179:Pancreas / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011379:Prognosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000150:complications