ReviewAntibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Antibiotic Utilization in Acute Pancreatitis: A Narrative Review.
Review in Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- Post-ERCP adverse events in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of post-ERCP pancreatitis incidence with synthesis of risk factors and prevention strategies.BMC gastroenterology · 2026Pooled it
- Pancreatic microbiota composition and diversity in pancreatitis-associated infection: a systematic review with focus on infected pancreatic necrosis.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Pooled it
- The current status and influencing factors of prophylactic antibacterial drug use in patients with hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2026Article
- Beyond the Pancreas: The Gut Microbiota in Acute Pancreatitis - From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Perspectives.Clinical and experimental gastroenterology · 2026Review
- Procalcitonin as a Predictor of Mortality in Patients With Severe Acute Pancreatitis.Gastroenterology research · 2025Article
- Impact of invasive infections on clinical outcomes in acute pancreatitis: early predictive factors and implications for prophylactic anti-infective therapy.Gut pathogens · 2025Article
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- Antibiotic Stewardship in Surgical Departments.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Exploring the Microbial Landscape: Gut Dysbiosis and Therapeutic Strategies in Pancreatitis-A Narrative Review.Biomedicines · 2024Review
- Ion channels in acinar cells in acute pancreatitis: crosstalk of calcium, iron, and copper signals.Frontiers in immunology · 2024Review
- Selective and Concentrative Enteropancreatic Recirculation of Antibiotics by Pigs.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
Acute pancreatitis is a complex inflammatory disease with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite advances in its management, the role of antibiotics in the prophylaxis and treatment of acute pancreatitis remains controversial. The aim of this comprehensive review is to analyze current evidence on the use of antibiotics in acute pancreatitis, focusing on prophylactic and therapeutic strategies. Prophylactic use aims to prevent local and systemic infections. However, recent studies have questioned the routine use of antibiotics for prophylaxis and highlighted the potential risks of antibiotic resistance and adverse effects. In selected high-risk cases, such as infected necrotizing pancreatitis, prophylactic antibiotic therapy may still be beneficial. As for therapeutic use, antibiotics are usually used to treat infected pancreatic necrosis and extrapancreatic infections. When selecting an antibiotic, the microbiologic profile and local resistance patterns should be considered. Combination therapy with broad-spectrum antibiotics is often recommended to cover both Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens. Recent research has highlighted the importance of individualized approaches to antibiotic use in acute pancreatitis and underscored the need for a tailored approach based on patient-specific factors. This review also highlights the potential role of new antimicrobial agents and alternative strategies, such as probiotics, in the management of acute pancreatitis.
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