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Publication Name World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID 42813
Country/Territory United States
Received
2018-11-06 06:52
Peer-Review Started
2018-11-12 01:09
To Make the First Decision
2018-12-05 06:00
Return for Revision
2018-12-17 07:09
Revised
2019-01-10 04:08
Second Decision
2019-01-25 09:58
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief
2019-01-26 05:48
Articles in Press
2019-01-26 05:48
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor
Typeset the Manuscript
2019-03-06 09:14
Publish the Manuscript Online
2019-03-07 03:51
ISSN 1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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Category Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type Retrospective Study
Article Title Computed tomography scan imaging in diagnosing acute uncomplicated pancreatitis: Usefulness vs cost
Manuscript Source Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List Shana Kothari, Michael Kalinowski, Matthew Kobeszko and Tarek Almouradi
ORCID
Author(s) ORCID Number
Shana Kothari http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4873-8760
Michael Kalinowski http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2922-7914
Matthew Kobeszko http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9417-9571
Tarek Almouradi http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7926-293X
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author Shana Kothari, MD, Doctor, Internal Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago - Advocate Christ Medical Center, 4440 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453, United States. shana.kothari@advocatehealth.com
Key Words Acute pancreatitis; Diagnostic criteria; Computed tomography imaging utilization; Quality improvement; Healthcare expenditure; Emergency department
Core Tip Guidelines indicate that routine use of imaging is unwarranted in patients with acute uncomplicated pancreatitis presenting with abdominal pain and increased serum amylase or lipase levels without signs of severe disease. This retrospective, single center study found that 51.85% of the study cohort underwent computed tomography imaging in the emergency department after having clinical and biochemical evidence of pancreatitis. The image findings did not impact hospital length of stay, and resulted in $947056 health expenditure. Quality improvement initiatives targeting overutilization of early imaging are needed to increase guideline adherence, reduce healthcare cost, and ultimately improve patient care.
Publish Date 2019-03-07 03:51
Citation Kothari S, Kalinowski M, Kobeszko M, Almouradi T. Computed tomography scan imaging in diagnosing acute uncomplicated pancreatitis: Usefulness vs cost. World J Gastroenterol 2019; 25(9): 1080-1087
URL https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v25/i9/1080.htm
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v25.i9.1080
Full Article (PDF) WJG-25-1080.pdf
Full Article (Word) WJG-25-1080.docx
Manuscript File 42813-Review.docx
Answering Reviewers 42813-Answering reviewers.pdf
Audio Core Tip 42813-Audio core tip.mp3
Biostatistics Review Certificate 42813-Biostatistics statement.pdf
Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure Form 42813-Conflict-of-interest statement.pdf
Copyright License Agreement 42813-Copyright license agreement.pdf
Institutional Review Board Approval Form or Document 42813-Institutional review board statement.pdf
Peer-review Report 42813-Peer-review(s).pdf
Scientific Misconduct Check 42813-Scientific misconduct check.pdf
Scientific Editor Work List 42813-Scientific editor work list.pdf