Recurrence of Acute Alcoholic Pancreatitis

Previously our retrospective study showed that almost half of the patients with acute alcoholic pancreatitis had a recurrent attack in the long-term, mild pancreatitis and young age being risk factors for recurrence. The aim of this prospective follow-up study was aimed to find out the risk factors in detail.

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Key information

Conditions

Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis Digestive System Diseases Pancreatic Diseases Pancreatitis

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Tampere University Hospital

Tampere, 33521, Finland

About this study

Patients admitted to Tampere University Hospital for first acute alcoholic pancreatitis were included. The diagnostic criteria for acute pancreatitis were epigastric pain, serum amylase > 3 x upper normal range, elevated serum CRP and signs of acute pancreatitis in imaging. Other etiologies were excluded. Alcohol consumption and dependency were detected. Serum and fecal markers of the endocrine and exocrine function and secretin stimulated MRCP were studied. The patients were followed median 38 (25 - 61) months for the recurrences and had a follow up visit at two years to investigate trends in the alcohol consumption.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients who survived their first acute alcoholic pancreatitis. The diagnostic criteria for acute pancreatitis were epigastric pain, serum amylase > 3 x upper normal range, elevated serum CRP and signs of acute pancreatitis in imaging. Other etiologies were excluded.
High alcohol consumption was detected

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Tampere University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2001
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Sep 3, 2007
Registry last updated: Sep 3, 2007

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