Is there any Association of Distal Biliary Strictures with Acute Pancreatitis?

Abstract Background and objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the frequency of distal biliary strictures in biliary pancreatitis, their relation with clinical and biochemical characteristics, and possible associations as a precipitating factor. Materials and methods: A total of 51 patients with biliary pancreatitis were assessed for distal common bile duct (CBD) strictures and stones. Demographic data, biochemical parameters, and imaging findings were analyzed. Comparative analyses were conducted to evaluate differences between patients with and without strictures or stones. Results: