Bryan Robert Foster MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Kyle Jensen MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Gene Bakis MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Akram Mohamed Shaaban MBBCh, Abstract Co-Author: Contributor, Amirsys, Inc

Fergus V. Coakley MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The revised Atlanta classification updates terminology used in the imaging evaluation of acute pancreatitis. Imaging is crucial in severe pancreatitis after the 1st week and directs treatment. Morphologic assessment of fluid collections is an important part of the revised Atlanta classification and is defined by the collection contents and by the time since the onset of symptoms. Use of the revised Atlanta classification in radiology reporting facilitates accurate communication amongst members of the care team and underscores the radiologist’s important role in the treatment of patients with acute pancreatitis.

1. Clinical diagnosis and overview of acute pancreatitis. 2. Presentation of the new revised Atlanta classification and comparison with the original Atlanta Classification. 3. Early vs. late phase. 4. Interstitial edematous pancreatitis vs. necrotizing pancreatitis. 5. Pancreatic vs. peripancreatic necrosis. 6. Multimodality imaging examples: acute peripancreatic fluid collection, acute necrotic collection, pseudocyst, walled off necrosis. 7. Disconnected duct syndrome. 8. Infected collections and pitfalls. 9. Illustrated surgical and interventional approaches used. 10. Suggestions for reporting the Revised Atlanta Criteria.  

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Foster, B, Jensen, K, Bakis, G, Shaaban, A, Coakley, F, The Revised Atlanta Classification for Acute Pancreatitis: Start Using It in Your Practice!.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14005754.html