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Clinical Quiz: ACG Guidelines on Acute Pancreatitis Management
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- Acute pancreatitis requires early identification and management to prevent complications and improve outcomes.
- The condition's unpredictable nature stems from its heterogeneity and variable progression among patients.
Test your knowledge of the 2024 American College of Gastroenterology acute pancreatitis diagnosis and management guidelines with this clinical quiz!
HCPLive Clinical Quiz
As one of the most common diseases of the gastrointestinal tract leading to hospital admission in the US, early identification and management of acute pancreatitis is essential to prevent complications.
Owing to its heterogeneity and varying progression from patient to patient, acute pancreatitis is often unpredictable. Despite this, advancements in its management in recent years have led to a decrease in mortality. To summarize the available evidence about acute pancreatitis as it pertains to diagnosis, medical management, and evolving issues, in 2024, the American College of Gastroenterology released a clinical guideline on the management of acute pancreatitis.
Test your knowledge of the guidelines with this clinical quiz!
Which imaging modality is recommended for evaluating biliary pancreatitis in patients with acute pancreatitis?
Reference
Tenner S, Vege SS, Sheth SG, et al. American College of Gastroenterology Guidelines: Management of Acute Pancreatitis. The American Journal of Gastroenterology 119(3):p 419-437, March 2024. doi:10.14309/ajg.0000000000002645
