Primary prevention against the development of acute pancreatitis includes avoiding aspirin in children and alcohol abuse, genetic counselling for cystic fibrosis, immunization against mumps, and proper safety precautions to avoid abdominal trauma. Additionally, ERCP should be avoided in patients who may not benefit from the procedure (e.g. sphincter of Oddi dyscuntion). In patients who require ERCP, temporary placement of pancreatic duct stents and prophylaxis with NSAIDs and sublingual nitrates may prevent the development of pancreatitis.
Acute pancreatitis primary prevention
Acute pancreatitis secondary prevention
Chronic pancreatitis secondary prevention
Acute cholecystitis primary prevention
Hereditary pancreatitis secondary prevention
Pancreatic fistula primary prevention
Hereditary pancreatitis medical therapy
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding primary prevention