Computed tomography scan imaging in diagnosing acute uncomplicated pancreatitis: Usefulness vs cost

Table 4 Computed tomography imaging utilization, findings, and cost n (%)

Use of computed tomography imaging	Value
Underwent computed tomography imaging	210 (51.85)
Did not undergo computed tomography imaging	195 (48.15)
Type of computed tomography imaging (n = 210)
Computed Tomography abdomen/pelvis with contrast	122 (58.10)
Computed Tomography abdomen/pelvis without contrast	62 (29.52)
Computed Tomography abdomen/pelvis with and without contrast	9 (4.29)
Computed tomography abdomen with contrast	10 (4.76)
Computed tomography abdomen without contrast	1 (0.48)
Computed tomography abdomen with and without contrast	5 (2.38)
Computed tomography chest/abdomen/pelvis without contrast	1 (0.48)
Image findings
Normal imaging or uncomplicated acute pancreatitis	208 (99.05)
Acute pancreatitis with cyst formation	1 (0.48)
Acute pancreatitis with necrosis	1 (0.48)
Cost of computed tomography imaging
Average per computed tomography scan	$4450.38 ± $1185.98
Total cost	$947056