Role of Visceral Adipose Tissue in Predicting the Prognosis of Acute Pancreatitis: A Tertiary Level Hospital-Based Study From Chennai
CT-derived VAT and VAT/SMT ratios are useful early markers associated with increased severity. Integrating CT-based VAT assessment with the MCTSI may enhance early risk stratification and guide timely clinical management.
Authors
- Vinoth Thangam
- Teenu Franklin
- Philson J Mukkada
- Ganesh Gokul
Institutions
- World Vision (US)
- ACS Medical College and Hospital (IN)
- Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2026-01-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101044
- Primary Topic
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00