The value of serum amylase and elastase measurements in the prediction of post-ERCP acute pancreatitis.

Abstract

Serum amylase (with cutoff value >5N) and elastase (>N), 6 hours after ERCP, were the most accurate tests for the prediction of post-ERCP pancreatitis, especially in patients receiving octreotide. The measurement of serum elastase could supplement that of serum amylase in the prediction of more cases of post-ERCP pancreatitis.