Which of the following type of pancreatitis has the best prognosis: (A) Alcoholic pancreatitis, (B) Gallstone induced pancreatitis, (C) Post operative pancreatitis, (D) Idiopathic pancreatitis
Answer is B. The prognosis is best in patients where pancreatitis Is caused by a remediable cause such as cholelithiasis Eradication of gallstones prevents fuher attacks of pancreatitis Ref: Oxford textbook of surgery 2nd edition Pgno :1766