Which of the following types of pancreatitis has the best prognosis?: (A) Alcoholic pancreatitis, (B) Gallstones 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.