Mark Patrick Trahan MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Aalok Bipin Turakhia MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Aarti Sekhar MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Michael Terrence Osipow MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

  Teaching Points: During the first week, clinical parameters guide treatment of pancreatitis. An awareness of the patient’s clinical history and onset of symptoms is critical for appropriate application of the terminology. Utilizing preferred terminology allows effective communication with referring clinicians and directs appropriate management. Treatment of fluid collections varies with collection type – for example, walled off necrosis usually requires more aggressive percutaneous drainage and/or minimally invasive surgical necrosectomy.  

Background: Acute pancreatitis can present with a myriad of imaging findings. The Atlanta Classification of Acute Pancreatitis was devised in 1992 and revised in 2008 to address the inconsistent nomenclature used to describe pancreatitis. The goal of this educational exhibit is to provide radiologists with a review of the Revised Atlanta Classification, preferred terminology, and relevant imaging examples. Outline: Epidemiology of acute pancreatitis and a brief historical perspective Clinical diagnosis/risk stratification of patients including the appropriate role of imaging Review of Revised Atlanta Classification (see chart #1) including relevant terminology with examples Indications and special considerations for interventional versus surgical treatment  

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Trahan, M, Turakhia, A, Sekhar, A, Osipow, M, A Clinical Review of Acute Pancreatitis, the Revised Atlanta Classification, Imaging, and Therapies.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14015933.html