Year 2024 / Volume 116 / Number 8
Editorial
Etiological diagnosis of recurrent acute pancreatitis

399-403

DOI: 10.17235/reed.2024.10404/2024

Alberto Gómez Pérez, Ana Aparicio Serrano, Francisco Javier Serrano Ruiz,

Abstract
Acute pancreatitis is the leading cause of inpatient care among gastrointestinal conditions. Despite early intervention, one-third of patients experience recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP). A comprehensive diagnostic approach is warranted to identify and treat underlying factors in order to prevent recurrence. RAP is most frequent among men aged 30-40, smokers, and in those with excessive alcohol consumption. To identify the etiology is paramount to stratify patients according to their individual risk of RAP and for predicting an eventual evolution to chronic pancreatitis. Although the initial management of acute pancreatitis is widely homogeneous according to established guidelines, there are no defined protocols to investigate RAP. In the present editorial article we propose a structured algorithm with precise recommendations to investigate the etiology RAP as part of routine clinical practice. Although there are relevant knowledge gaps in this disease, we believe that our guidance would contribute for a more homogenous diagnostic approach of RAP in clinical practice.
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Received: 14/03/2024

Accepted: 17/04/2024

Online First: 30/04/2024

Published: 01/08/2024

Article revision time: 23 days

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