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Although [[ultrasound imaging]] and [[CT scanning]] of the [[abdomen]] can be used to confirm the diagnosis of pancreatitis, neither is usually necessary as a primary diagnostic modality<ref name="pmid12792243">{{cite journal |author=Fleszler F, Friedenberg F, Krevsky B, Friedel D, Braitman L |title=Abdominal computed tomography prolongs length of stay and is frequently unnecessary in the evaluation of acute pancreatitis |journal=Am J Med Sci |volume=325 |issue=5 |pages=251-5 |year=2003 |id=PMID 12792243}}</ref> | |||
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Overview
Although ultrasound imaging and CT scanning of the abdomen can be used to confirm the diagnosis of pancreatitis, neither is usually necessary as a primary diagnostic modality[1]
References
- ↑ Fleszler F, Friedenberg F, Krevsky B, Friedel D, Braitman L (2003). "Abdominal computed tomography prolongs length of stay and is frequently unnecessary in the evaluation of acute pancreatitis". Am J Med Sci. 325 (5): 251–5. PMID 12792243.