Predisposing Factors in Post Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis

Objective: To ascertain the prevalence of risk factors in pancreatitis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography at Isra University Hospital Hyderabad. Methodology: This descriptive case series study was done gastroenterology department Hospital, Hyderabad, from September 2018 to March 2020. Patients aged 18 50 years, both genders, and diagnosed with post-ERCP were included. All patients undergoing an ERCP procedure. The procedure under conscious sedation or propofol where needed. serum amylase level assessed all 4 hours. had been considered have if they developed new worsening pain abdomen a threefold increase amylase. cases regarding cholangiopancreatography. data recorded proforma. Results: mean age 42.7 years. majority (65.47%) females 32.90% males. duration 3.1 days. Sphincter Oddi dysfunction found 17.1% cases. Precut papillotomy 18(23.7%) Repeated pancreatic duct injury seen 10(13.2%) No significant difference effect modifiers on predisposing post-endoscopic pancreatitis, p-values almost insignificant. Conclusion: Cannulation attempts, dysfunction, precut papillotomy, repeated injection, female gender observed be pancreatitis.