Noor J Sissingh, Fleur E M de Rijk, Hester C Timmerhuis, Devica S Umans, Marie-Paule G F Anten, Stefan A W Bouwense, Foke van Delft, Brechje C van Eijck, Willemien G Erkelens, Wouter L Hazen, Sjoerd D Kuiken, Rutger Quispel, Tessa E H Romkens, Matthijs P Schwartz, Tom C Seerden, B W Marcel Spanier, Tessa Verlaan, Frank P Vleggaar, Rogier P Voermans, Robert C Verdonk, Jeanin E van Hooft
BACKGROUND: Data on the incidence and clinical relevance of gallstones in patients with suspected acute alcoholic pancreatitis are lacking and are essential to minimize the risk of recurrent acute pancreatitis. The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of gallstones and the associated rate of recurrent acute pancreatitis in patients with presumed acute alcoholic pancreatitis. METHODS: Between 2008 and 2019, 23 hospitals prospectively enrolled patients with acute pancreatitis...
May 3, 2024: British Journal of Surgery