Published February 1980 | Version v1
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Computed tomography, ultrasonography, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the diagnosis of pancreatic disease

Creators

  • 1. Medical Coll. of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (USA). Dept. of Diagnostic Radiology
  • 2. Medical Coll. of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (USA). Dept. of Internal Medicine

Description

A prospective study was performed comparing the sensitivity of computed tomography, ultrasonography, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the diagnosis of pancreatic disease. Forty patients with suspected pancreatic carcinoma, acute recurrent or chronic pancreatitis, and/or jaundice were studied. CT was the most sensitive study in evaluation of pancreatitis. ERCP was most accurate in evaluation of pancreatic malignancy. Ultrasonography was the least sensitive method in detecting pancreatic disease and dilatation of the extrahepatic biliary ducts. (orig.)

Abstract (German)

Die Empfindlichkeit von Computertomographie, Ultraschall und endoskopischer, retrograder Cholangiopankreatographie (ERCP) bei der Diagnose von Pankreaserkrankungen wurde verglichen. 40 Patienten mit Verdacht auf Pankreaskarzinom, akuter Rueckfall- und chronischer Pankreatitis und/oder Gelbsucht wurden untersucht. CT war das empfindlichste Verfahren zur Beurteilung der Pankreatitis. ERCP war am besten zur Auffindung maligner Prozesse des Pankreas geeignet. Ultraschall war am wenigsten empfindlich bei der Auffindung von Pankreaserkrankungen und von erweiterten extrahepatischen Gallengaengen. (orig.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Subtitle (English)
A comparative study

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Gastrointest. Radiol.
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
1
Series
Gastrointest. Radiol.
Journal Page Range
29-35
ISSN
0364-2356

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
12581727
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; ENDOCRINE DISEASES; NEOPLASMS; PATIENTS
Descriptors DEC
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; TOMOGRAPHY