Role of Ultrasound and Computed Tomography Scan in Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis and Its Complications
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 7
Abstract
The study includes 50 patients of acute pancreatitis, of them all has underwent ultrasound and only 35 patients has undergone CT scan in whom it was indicated. Out of 50 patients 40 were male and 10 were females. Majority of them were in age group of 30 to 50 years and alcoholism was the most common cause. The pancreas was visualized in only 35 patients out of 50 on ultrasound. In the remaining 15 patients, the pancreas was obscured by bowel gas. Ascites was the most common extra pancreatic finding, being seen in 21 patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Sneha Madhusudan Karwa, Dr. Dilip L. Lakhkar, Dr. Sushil G. Kachewar, Dr. Kalyani Jethlia
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