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The disease is manifested by abdominal pain, deterioration in quality of life, food maldigestion and malabsorption, diabetes, and an increased risk for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. This review summarizes the latest evidence on the diagnosis and management of chronic pancreatitis and its manifestations.
Recent advances in clinical and translational sciences continue to alter our understanding of chronic pancreatitis (CP) and are forcing changes in the definition, diagnosis, and management approaches.
Management of chronic pancreatitis requires an interdisciplinary approach including primary care practitioners, gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, pain specialists, and nutritional therapists.
Meaning Management of chronic pancreatitis is multimodal and multidisciplinary; when indicated, surgical intervention may result in long-term pain relief and improved quality of life.
4 mar 2024 · This topic will review the treatment of abdominal pain, pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, and pancreatogenic diabetes. The clinical manifestations of chronic pancreatitis and management of complications of chronic pancreatitis are discussed in detail separately.
Pancreatogenic diabetes in the decompensated stage of CP is often associated with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. It is necessary to evaluate the endocrine and exocrine function of the pancreas and manage nutrition from a long-term perspective.
24 wrz 2024 · This article provides an up-to-date review of the management of chronic pancreatitis, highlighting advancements in medical therapy, nutritional support, endoscopic and surgical approaches, and emerging treatments. Nutritional management accentuates addressing malabsorption and nutrient deficiencies.
