Radiology in Acute Pancreatitis: Influence on Surgical Concepts of Phases and Stages

Abstract

In modern pancreatology, diagnostics of acute pancreatitis is one of the most complex and urgent problems. In recent decades, the incidence of acute pancreatitis (AP) has more than doubled and now it exceeds 25% among acute surgical diseases. Pancreonecrosis accounts for about 20–35% of all complications. General and postoperative mortality reaches 15–45%. Modern radiology methods in patients with AP and pancreatic necrosis aid in determination of disease form and its complications. In this article, the importance of radiological methods for treatment planning is reviewed. Close attention is paid to the interpretation of computer tomography (CT) data using various CT-scales and classifications. High incidence among young and healthy people highlights socio-economic significance of AP. Therefore, in this literature review, we focus on the publications and clinical cases of acute pancreatitis.