Acetate-buffered balanced crystalloid shows no significant difference from lactated Ringer's in post-ERCP pancreatitis incidence
Trial Shows Balanced Crystalloid Similar to Lactated Ringer's Solution
This randomized superiority trial of 813 adults with moderate-to-high PEP risk found no significant difference in PEP incidence between acet…
A large trial found that acetate-buffered balanced crystalloid is as effective as lactated Ringer's for preventing pancreatitis after ERCP p…
Meta-analysis finds predictive models for post-ERCP pancreatitis show moderate accuracy
Review finds predictive models for pancreatitis after ERCP show moderate accuracy
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 studies evaluated predictive models for post-ERCP pancreatitis in patients undergoing the proced…
Computer models predicting pancreatitis risk after ERCP procedures show moderate accuracy but need more testing before doctors can use them …
Research across Acute Pancreatitis
Related studies from across the Acute Pancreatitis family.
Microbiota-directed interventions reduce hospital stay and infection risk in acute pancreatitis patients
Microbiota treatments may shorten hospital stays for acute pancreatitis
This meta-analysis of 25 studies evaluated prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics in patients with acute pancreatitis. The analysis found a …
New research shows that probiotics and prebiotics may help patients with acute pancreatitis spend less time in the hospital and face fewer i…
Cocaine use is associated with higher mortality and surgical rates in ischemic colitis cases
Cocaine Use Linked to Severe Gastrointestinal Complications and Mortality
This narrative review examines gastrointestinal complications in patients with cocaine use. The review finds that cocaine-associated ischemi…
Cocaine use is linked to severe gastrointestinal issues, including higher mortality rates in cases of ischemic colitis compared to non-cocai…
Fatty pancreas prevalence 30.5% and linked to higher pancreatitis, cancer risk
Fatty pancreas is linked to higher risk of pancreatic cancer
This meta-analysis of 124 studies including 141,416 healthy or routine-examination participants found a fatty pancreas prevalence of 30.5%, …
A fatty pancreas is common and linked to a higher risk of serious conditions like pancreatic cancer and diabetes.
Post-cholecystectomy nutrition: early oral feeding may shorten hospital stay, protein needs 1.2-1.5 g/kg/day
Postoperative Nutrition May Shorten Hospital Stays After Gallbladder Surgery
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on postoperative nutritional management after cholecystectomy, focusing on early oral feeding, pr…
Newer nutritional strategies like early oral feeding and protein supplements may help patients recover faster after gallbladder surgery.
Xuesaitong injection plus conventional therapy improves clinical response rate in patients with acute pancreatitis
Xuesaitong Injection May Improve Outcomes for Acute Pancreatitis
This meta-analysis of 1,529 patients found that Xuesaitong injection combined with conventional therapy improved the clinical response rate …
A review of 1,529 patients suggests that adding Xuesaitong injections to standard care may improve recovery and shorten hospital stays for p…
Syringe pump alarm misinterpretation can lead to local anesthetic overdose in patients with acute pancreatitis
Misread Pump Alarm Causes Local Anesthetic Overdose
This case report and literature review describes an instance of local anesthetic overdose caused by the misinterpretation of a syringe pump …
A misread syringe pump alarm led to a local anesthetic overdose in an ICU patient, causing severe side effects. Learn how to prevent this.
Rectal indomethacin and somatostatin combination most effective for preventing post-ERCP pancreatitis
New data shows best way to prevent pancreatitis after ERCP
This network meta-analysis of 15627 patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) found that the combination of …
A new analysis identifies a specific drug combination that helps protect patients from severe inflammation and complications during a common…
AML infiltration of bile duct identified as primary cause of acute pancreatitis in case report
Leukemia Cells Found as Cause of Severe Pancreatitis
This case report and literature review describes a 34-year-old man with acute pancreatitis and type 2 diabetes, where acute myeloid leukemia…
A rare case shows how a specific type of leukemia can infiltrate the pancreas and cause severe inflammation in patients with diabetes.
Fork-tip and Franseen needles provide higher diagnostic accuracy for autoimmune pancreatitis than reverse/forward-bevel needles
Specific Needle Types Improve Diagnosis of Autoimmune Pancreatitis
This meta-analysis of 732 patients evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of EUS-FNB in autoimmune pancreatitis. Findings indicate that Fork-tip …
Certain needle types in endoscopic ultrasounds show higher accuracy for diagnosing autoimmune pancreatitis, helping doctors get clearer resu…
Comprehensive clinical reference system integrates etiology, diagnosis, and management for chronic pancreatitis complications
New Clinical Reference System for Managing Chronic Pancreatitis Complications
This narrative review synthesizes the etiology, diagnostic criteria, and management strategies for primary complications of chronic pancreat…
A new clinical reference system helps doctors identify and manage common complications like digestive issues and bone disease in patients wi…
Sulbactam-durlobactam and tigecycline provide clinical improvement for polymicrobial infections in severe acute pancreatitis
New drug combination shows promise for severe pancreatic infections
This case report describes the use of sulbactam-durlobactam and tigecycline for a 51-year-old male with severe acute pancreatitis and organ …
A new antibiotic combination helped a patient with a life-threatening infection that was resistant to many common drugs.
Pancreatic cancer involves multilayered mechanisms from environment to immune escape
Review reveals complex causes of pancreatic cancer
This narrative review synthesizes the multilayered mechanisms of pancreatic cancer, including environmental exposure, genetic susceptibility…
Pancreatic cancer arises from a mix of genetics, lifestyle, and inflammation, review finds.