A 58-year-old with suspected acute pancreatitis due to gallstones has no cholangitis. What is recommended regarding ERCP?...

Question

A 58-year-old with suspected acute pancreatitis due to gallstones has no cholangitis. What is recommended regarding ERCP?

Accepted Answer

ERCP only if evidence of cholangitis or persistent biliary obstruction

Answer

Urgent ERCP for all gallstone pancreatitis

Answer

No ERCP even with cholangitis

Answer

ERCP plus stent for all

Answer

Operate before any imaging

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute Pancreatitis