Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis
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Acute pancreatitis is a common disorder. Its diagnosis, prognosis and management have presented significant challenges to clinicians, surgeons, and radiologists. This article reviews historical and current concepts in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis and its complications, including radiological diagnosis, as well as the different systems of acute pancreatitis course prediction.
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