Diagnostic and Interventional Therapy in Acute Pancreatitis

Diagnostic and Interventional Therapy in Acute Pancreatitis

The study aims to evaluate the course of patients with acute pancreatitis. Thereby we analyze different diagnostics and compare ultrasound, MRI and CT-scan in detection of necrotic areas and evaluate interventional therapy methods like percutaneous drainage techniques regarding the outcome. Laboratory values were assessed as well.

For laboratory values different inflammation markers were measured and compared.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age > 18 years
• Acute pancreatitis
• Written formal consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Missing formal consent
• Individual contraindications for CT-scan
• MRI or endoscopic ultrasound