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Modified Pancreatitis Severity Index

Calculate the Modified CTSI for acute pancreatitis.

Modified Pancreatitis Severity Index

Calculate the CT Severity Index (CTSI) for acute pancreatitis based on Balthazar criteria and necrosis.

Reference Information

The Modified CT Severity Index (CTSI) is a scoring system used to assess the severity of acute pancreatitis based on CT findings. It combines the Balthazar grade with the extent of pancreatic necrosis.

Source: Balthazar EJ, Ranson JH, Naidich DP, et al. Acute pancreatitis: prognostic value of CT. Radiology. 1985;156(3):767-72.

Modification Source: Mortele KJ, Wiesner W, Intriere L, et al. A modified CT severity index for evaluating acute pancreatitis: improved correlation with patient outcome. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2004;183(5):1261-5.