Surgery: What are indications for CT in acute pancreatitis?

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What are indications for CT in acute pancreatitis?

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Severe acute pancreatitis (Ranson score ≥3 or APACHE II score ≥8)
Mild pancreatitis with no response to conservative management after 48-72 hours (confirm dx, re-assess severity, identify complications)
May repeat q7-10 day if no improvement or if deterioration.

Surgery

What are indications for CT in acute pancreatitis?

Severe acute pancreatitis (Ranson score ≥3 or APACHE II score ≥8) Mild pancreatitis with no response to conservative management after 48-72 hours (confirm dx, re-assess severity, identify complications) May repeat q7-10 day if no improvement or if deterioration.

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