Decrease of Recurrent Pancreatitis
Decrease of Recurrent Pancreatitis
Retrospective studies have shown, that about half of the patients will have a recurrent
 episode after the first acute alcoholic pancreatitis. Of the patients in hospital, more than
 half annually are treated for recurrent acute pancreatitis. Because alcohol has been shown an
 important factor in the development of recurrent pancreatitis, it was hypothesized, that by
 attempting intensively to diminish the individual alcohol consumption the number of recurrent
 pancreatitis could be decreased. Two protocols will be compared: A) initial intervention
 against alcohol abuse and B) repeated interventions at 6 month intervals.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Patients who recovered from their first acute alcoholic pancreatitis and start to be
 ready to be discharged from hospital

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Other etiologies of pancreatitis besides alcohol

 -  Uncertain diagnosis

 -  Recurrent disease

 -  Refusal