Dynamic contrast enhanced computed tomography: a precise technique for identifying and localising pancreatic necrosis.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Larvin, Michael; Chalmers, Alan G.; McMahon, Michael J.
- Source
- BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition). 6/2/90, Vol. 300 Issue 6737, p1425. 4p. 3 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart.
- Subject
- *PANCREATITIS
*PANCREAS
*NECROSIS
*TOMOGRAPHY
- Language
- ISSN
- 0959-8146
Evaluates the dynamic contrast enhanced computed tomography for detecting and localising pancreatic necrosis in acute pancreatitis in Great Britain. Safety and accuracy of the method; Improvement of patients survival; Debridement of necrotic tissue during laparotomy.