Acute Pancreatitis
ICD-10 K85 · ICD-11 DC31

Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis in Acute Alcoholic Pancreatitis

Acute alcoholic pancreatitis is a clinically recognised presentation of acute pancreatitis where alcohol use is the precipitating cause. This sub-population warrants specific management considerations during the inpatient episode.

This protocol addresses patients presenting with acute pancreatitis in the context of acute alcoholic pancreatitis — a distinct sub-population for which dedicated guideline recommendations exist.

In this setting, the approach includes a targeted behavioural intervention focused on alcohol use, delivered during the admission itself. The full protocol specifies the complete components, sequence, and additional management considerations.

Full regimen details, clinical decision points, and sequencing are in the complete protocol →

References

  • In patients with acute alcoholic pancreatitis, the AGA recommends brief alcohol intervention during admission.

DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2018.01.032

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