Radiologic clinics of North America
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Radiol. Clin. North Am. · May 2012
ReviewImaging of acute pancreatitis: update of the revised Atlanta classification.
Acute pancreatitis is an acute inflammatory process of the pancreatic gland with increasing incidence worldwide. Usually the clinical presentation and course are mild, with an uneventful recovery. ⋯ Insights into the pathophysiology of the disease, improved diagnostic imaging, and implementation of minimally invasive techniques have led to classification updates. This article reviews the cross-sectional imaging features of acute pancreatitis and presents proposed definitions of the revised Atlanta classification.