Abstract A comparative study between Apache II and Ranson scoring systems in predicting the severity of acute pancreatitis is a prospective study of 50 cases of acute pancreatitis with an objective to compare the efficacy of Apache II scoring system with Ranson scoring system in predicting the severity of acute pancreatitis.A total of 50 cases of were included in the study acute pancreatitis admitted in K.S. Hedge Medical Academy were considered in the study. All had a diagnosis on admission of acute pancreatitis based on clinical suspicion and raised serum amylase levels. They were assessed with multiple variables of Apache II and Ranson scoring system. The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value of Apache II was compared with standard literature.
Key words: Apache II Scoring System; Ranson Scoring System; Acute Pancreatitis; Sensitivity; Specificity.