Evaluation of the modified computed tomography severity index (MCTSI) and computed tomography severity index (CTSI) in predicting severity and clinical outcomes in acute pancreatitis.

Piero AlbertiElizabeth PandoRodrigo MataLaura VidalNuria RosonRichard MastDavid ArmarioXavier MerinoCristina DopazoLaia BlancoMireia CaraltConcepción GomezJoaquim BalsellsRamon Charco

Published in: Journal of digestive diseases (2020)

CT indexes outperformed the classic APACHE-II score for evaluating severity parameters in acute pancreatitis, with a slight advantage of CTSI over MCTSI. CTSI accurately predicted pancreatic infections and the need for intervention.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
positron emission tomography
dual energy
image quality
contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
randomized controlled trial
magnetic resonance