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Research Paper | Medical Surgical | India | Volume 12 Issue 10, October 2023

Evaluation of Relevance of Scoring Systems and Individual Laboratory Parameters in Acute Pancreatitis

K R Rao

Abstract: Acute pancreatitis, a disease with a long history of recognition, continues to challenge the medical community due to its complex pathogenesis and varying clinical presentation. This article explores the significance of assessing the severity of acute pancreatitis and evaluates various scoring systems in a prospective study conducted in two Armed Forces tertiary care centers. The study, involving 50 cases, employs scoring systems like Ransons, Glasgows, APACHE II, and Balthazar - Ransons CT grading, aiming to determine the most reliable prognostic factors. The analysis reveals that Balthazar - Ransons CT grading emerges as the most dependable predictor of severity, followed by APACHE II at 48 hours. This study underscores the importance of utilizing CT grading in routine clinical practice for acute pancreatitis prognosis, shedding light on the evolving landscape of severity assessment in this challenging condition.

Keywords: Acute pancreatitis, severity assessment, scoring systems, Balthazar - Ranson CT grading, prognosis, clinical relevance

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 10, October 2023,

Pages: 986 - 987