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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Perinatology

Background:

  • Acute pancreatitis in pregnancy is a rare obstetric complication, affecting 1 in 1000 to 12,000 pregnancies.
  • Biliary causes are most common, followed by hyperlipidemia and alcohol use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the etiology, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of acute pancreatitis in pregnant women.
  • To highlight imaging techniques and modified treatment algorithms for this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on acute pancreatitis in pregnancy.
  • Emphasis on diagnostic imaging modalities and their safety profiles.
  • Discussion of conservative and surgical treatment approaches.

Main Results:

  • Biliary tract disease is the leading cause of acute pancreatitis in pregnancy.
  • Abdominal and endoscopic ultrasound are preferred diagnostic tools due to lack of radiation.
  • Outcomes have improved, with perinatal mortality rates below 5% in recent decades.

Conclusions:

  • Acute pancreatitis in pregnancy requires careful management, prioritizing radiation-free imaging.
  • Modified treatment algorithms contribute to better maternal and fetal outcomes.
  • The condition, though rare, has a favorable prognosis with current medical advancements.