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Table 1 Modified CT severity index parameters quoted by Mortele et al. [4]

From: Correlation between modified CT severity index and retroperitoneal extension using the interfascial planes in the grading of clinically suspected acute severe pancreatitis

Modified CT severity index

Prognostic indicators

Points

Inflammation of the pancreas

 Normal pancreas

0

 Intrinsic abnormalities in the pancreas with/without peripancreatic fat inflammatory changes

2

 Peripancreatic fat necrosis or pancreatic or peripancreatic fluid collection

4

Pancreatic tissue necrosis

 None

0

 ≤ 30%

2

 > 30%

4

Extrapancreatic complications

 1 or more of ascites, pleural effusion, parenchymal, or vascular or GIT complications

2