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P Boymond, H Hauser, J M Fiala

    Helvetica Chirurgica Acta
    |December 1, 1980
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    Early surgery is crucial for acute necrotizing pancreatitis. Computed tomography (CT) scans accurately assess pancreatitis severity, correlating well with intraoperative findings in surgical patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Oncology

    Background:

    • Acute necrotizing pancreatitis requires timely surgical intervention.
    • Accurate assessment of disease extent is critical for treatment planning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of computed tomography (CT) scans in assessing the extent of lesions in acute necrotizing pancreatitis.
    • To correlate CT findings with intraoperative observations.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized CT scans to evaluate 26 patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis.
    • Compared CT scan results with intraoperative findings in 12 surgically treated patients.

    Main Results:

    • CT scans effectively determined the extent of pancreatitis lesions.
    • A strong correlation was observed between the extent of disease visualized on CT scans and intraoperative findings.

    Conclusions:

    • CT scanning is a reliable tool for assessing the severity of acute necrotizing pancreatitis.
    • Preoperative CT evaluation aids in surgical decision-making and planning for acute necrotizing pancreatitis.

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