title: [Can the recurrence of alcohol-induced pancreatitis be prevented?].
abstract: 70% of pancreatitis cases are considered to be induced by alcohol. Half of those fallen ill with alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis will have relapses. A prospective follow-up study showed that the level of dependence on alcohol constitutes the most important risk factor. Continued drinking was shown to be a dose-responsive risk factor for relapse; abstinence provided for a complete protection against renewed pancreatitis. In a randomized study, a semi-annual meeting with a healthcare professional specialized in substance abuse problems significantly reduced new episodes of acute pancreatitis. It is thus possible to at least reduce relapses by intervening in the risk factors.
authors: HUS Gastro-ja Yleiskirurgian Klinikka.
authors: Hanna
authors: H
authors: Pelli
authors: Juhani
authors: J
authors: Sand
authors: Isto
authors: I
authors: Nordback
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D019512:Pancreatitis, Alcoholic / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D013695:Temperance