Evaluation of Unexplained Acute and Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis Using Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Sphincter of Oddi Manometry and Endoscopic Ultrasound

Abstract

An etiology was identified in the majority of patients with unexplained pancreatitis. SOD represented the most common finding. Moderate to severe chronic pancreatitis was found in over one-fifth of these patients. Bile analysis, SOM, and EUS are useful tools in the evaluation of unexplained acute pancreatitis.