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Pancreatitis (Acute)

Diagnosis and management of acute pancreatitis.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
GastroenterologyEmergency Medicine

Clinical Guidelines

British Society of Gastroenterology guidelines on managing acute pancreatitis
National
CKS: Pancreatitis - acute
National
ESPEN guideline on clinical nutrition in acute and chronic pancreatitis
National
NICE guideline [NG104]
National
NICE guideline [NG104]: Pancreatitis
National
UK guidelines for the management of acute pancreatitis
National
ACG Clinical Guideline: Management of Acute Pancreatitis
Local
EPC/HPSG evidence-based guidelines for the management of pediatric acute pancreatitis
Local
IAP/APA evidence-based guidelines for the management of acute pancreatitis
Local
International consensus guidelines for nutrition therapy in pancreatitis
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the key diagnostic criteria for acute pancreatitis in a primary care setting?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • How should I manage a patient with mild acute pancreatitis in the community?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • When should I consider referring a patient with acute pancreatitis to secondary care?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What initial investigations are recommended for a patient suspected of having acute pancreatitis?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What lifestyle modifications should I advise to a patient recovering from an episode of acute pancreatitis?Updated: 8/16/2025
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