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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 28, 2014; 20(44): 16698-16701
Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16698
Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16698
Splanchnic vein thrombosis in necrotizing acute pancreatitis: Detection by computed tomographic venography
Wei Jiang, Jing Zhou, Lu Ke, Gang Li, Zhi-Hui Tong, Wei-Qin Li, Jie-Shou Li, Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: All authors contributed to this manuscript.
Correspondence to: Wei-Qin Li, MD, Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, No. 305 East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu Province, China. sicuabc@outlook.com
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Received: March 30, 2014
Revised: June 13, 2014
Accepted: July 11, 2014
Published online: November 28, 2014
Revised: June 13, 2014
Accepted: July 11, 2014
Published online: November 28, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Computed tomographic venography (CTV) is an effective examination for splanchnic vein thrombosis (SVT) detection in necrotizing acute pancreatitis (AP) with high positive and negative predictive values. As a non-invasive and quick procedure, CTV might effectively replace digital subtraction angiography and be the routine imaging method for screening and assessing SVT in necrotizing AP patients.