Remember: pancreas can be involved in polytrauma—what to expect
摘要
Pancreas is a retroperitoneal organ rarely involved in polytrauma, surrounded by several other anatomical structures. A superficial assessment and the failure to detect a lesion, may lead to complications such as fistulas, abscesses, or even shock, which can compromise the patient’s quality of life or prove fatal. All imaging techniques have been shown to be useful for immediate diagnosis, but their sensitivities and specificities vary. Computed tomography (CT) is always performed as the first-line imaging modality, but magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help resolve diagnostic uncertainties. This review aims to summarize the key considerations necessary for evaluating pancreatic trauma (PT), including insights into the role of photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) and artificial intelligence (AI).