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Magnetic resonance imaging of retroperitoneal interfascial plane involvement in acute pancreatitis

Xiao-Xiao Chi1, Tian-Wu Chen2, Xiao-Hua Huang2

  • 1Department of Radiology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai 264000, China ;

Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery
|July 19, 2016
PubMed
Abstract

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) shows acute pancreatitis (AP) commonly involves retroperitoneal interfascial planes. While this involvement correlates with the magnetic resonance severity index (MRSI), its utility in predicting disease severity is limited.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a significant gastrointestinal condition.
  • Retroperitoneal interfascial plane involvement is a known complication of AP.
  • Understanding imaging features is crucial for assessing AP severity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of retroperitoneal interfascial plane involvement in AP.
  • To evaluate the correlation between interfascial plane involvement and established severity scores.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 316 AP patients.
  • MRI assessment of interfascial plane inflammation extension (grades 0-5).
  • Correlation analysis with Magnetic Resonance Severity Index (MRSI) and APACHE II scores.

Main Results:

  • 92.7% of AP patients exhibited interfascial plane involvement (edema, thickening, effusion).
  • Strong correlation found between interfascial plane involvement and MRSI score (r=0.703).
  • Weak correlation observed between interfascial plane involvement and APACHE II score (r=0.291).

Conclusions:

  • MRI effectively visualizes interfascial plane involvement in AP.
  • Interfascial plane involvement shows a strong link to MRSI.
  • Its independent value for predicting overall AP severity appears limited.
Keywords:
Pancreasacute pancreatitis (AP)interfascial planesmagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)renal fascia

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