Mild acute biliary pancreatitis represents a clinically distinct sub-population of acute pancreatitis (ICD-11 DC31 / ICD-10 K85) in which the biliary aetiology demands a targeted management strategy — one that goes beyond supportive care to address the underlying cause and prevent recurrence.
This protocol is indicated for patients presenting with mild acute biliary pancreatitis. Because the biliary origin of the episode is identified, management must address both the acute presentation and the source pathology — with timing of intervention during the current admission a key clinical decision.
The protocol centres on a definitive intervention targeting the biliary cause, with guidance on optimal timing relative to the index admission. A separate pathway is specified for patients who are not candidates for the primary intervention — including older individuals and those with significant comorbid conditions.
The complete regimen, procedural specifics, timing criteria, and alternative pathways are available in the full structured protocol →