The most commonly used classification system for acute pancreatitis is the 2012 revision of the atlanta classification and definitions based on international consensus. Background and objective the atlanta classification of acute pancreatitis enabled standardised reporting of research and aided communication between clinicians. There were no complications and the diagnosis of mild pancreatitis was made. Atlanta classification and definitions by international consensus.
Pdf on jan 16, 2016, fernando lipovestky and others published r e v i s i o n e s medicina intensiva pancreatitis aguda. Banks pa1, bollen tl, dervenis c, gooszen hg, johnson cd, sarr mg, tsiotos gg, vege ss. Deficiencies identified and improved understanding of the disease make a revision necessary. We read with great interest the article titled acute pancreatitis. The revised atlanta classification of acute pancreatitis is an international multidisciplinary classification of it was. Mild acute pancreatitis, the most common form, has no organ failure, local or systemic complications and usually resolves in the first week. Pdf in a complex disease such as acute pancreatitis, correct terminology and clear definitions are important.
Revised atlanta classification and the role of crosssectional imaging by zhao et al. In the present issue of gut, we publish the revision of the atlanta classification of acute pancreatitis1 together with two commentaries from expert pancreatologists. Revised atlanta classification of acute pancreatitis. Manish manrai1, rakesh kochhar1, ragesh babu thandassery2, abdulrahman a alfadda3, saroj k sinha1 1department of gastroenterology, postgraduate institute of medical education and research, chandigarh, india. Any information contained in this pdf file is automatically generated from digital material. We want to highlight a few important points on this article. Acute pancreatitis ap is one of the most common diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to tremendous emotional, physical, and financial human burden 1, 2. Pdf r e v i s i o n e s medicina intensiva pancreatitis. On behalf of the editorial committee of gut, we wish to present our journals perspective on this process. Until recently atlanta classification 1992 for severity stratification of acute pancreatitis has been widely followed. Pancreatitis aguda revision atlanta 2012 radiologia. There have been important changes in the definitions and classification of ap since the atlanta classification from. Pdf r e v i s i o n e s medicina intensiva pancreatitis aguda.
Revision of the atlanta classification of acute pancreatitis. Ultimos avances en pancreatitis aguda gastroenterologia y. The revised atlanta classification of acute pancreatitis from 2012 is an international multidisciplinary classification of the severity of acute pancreatitis, updating the 1992 atlanta classification the worldwide consensus aims for an internationally agreedupon classification of acute pancreatitis severity, with standardized terminology for pancreatitis and its complications. Methods a webbased consultation was undertaken in 2007 to ensure wide participation of pancreatologists. Pancreatitis aguda revision atlanta 2012 radiologia slideshare. Severity is classified as mild, moderate, or severe. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Severity is classified as mild, moderate or severe. Moderately severe acute pancreatitis is defined by the presence of transient organ failure, local complications or exacerbation of comorbid disease. The 2012 revised atlanta classification is an update of the original 1992 atlanta classification, a standardized clinical and radiologic. In the united states, in 2009, ap was the most common gastroenterology discharge diagnosis with a cost of 2. This classification identifies two phases early and late. Recent studies show the incidence of ap varies between 4. The 2012 revised atlanta classification is an update of the original 1992 atlanta classification, a standardized clinical and radiologic nomenclature for acute pancreatitis and associated complications based on research advances made over the past 2 decades.
Revised atlanta classification for acute pancreatitis. The revised atlanta classification of acute pancreatitis. There have been important changes in the definitions and classification of ap since the atlanta classification from 5. Background and objective the atlanta classification of acute pancreatitis enabled standardised reporting of research and aided. This is probably necrosis of the peripancreatic atlants. Pdf the atlanta classification of acute pancreatitis revisited. They also noted that presence of fluid collections in the left posterior pararenal space was significantly associated with increased mortality 43.