CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE PANCREATITIS – COMPLICATION, AND OUTCOME AT KMCH

Abstract

Background: Acute pancreatitis is a significant clinical condition with varying management strategies. This study evaluates the outcomes of conservative management for acute pancreatitis at Katihar Medical College and Hospital (KMCH). Methods: This prospective cohort study included 35 patients with acute pancreatitis treated conservatively from July 2022 to December 2023. Data on demographic characteristics, management strategies, and clinical outcomes were collected and analyzed. Results: The cohort consisted of 71.4% males and 28.6% females, with a significant recovery rate of 80%. Conservative management strategies included intravenous hydration, pain management, and nutritional support, mainly through enteral feeding. Complications occurred in 20% of the patients, primarily those with severe pancreatitis. The mortality rate was 5%, confined to patients with severe conditions and associated complications.