Predictors of persistent pain after extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for painful chronic calcific pancreatitis

Conclusions Alcohol, tobacco, duration of symptoms, MPD size and stricture were independent predictors of persistent pain after successful ESWL. A multidisciplinary team approach that includes behavioral therapy and surgical options should be considered for such patients. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Endoscopy - February 21, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Gurav, Nitish Jagtap, Nitin Koppoju, Vinod Sekhramantri, Kiran Asif, Shujaath Tandan, Manu Lakhtakia, Sundeep Kalapala, Rakesh Ramchandani, Mohan Talukdar, Rupjyoti Basha, Jahangeer Nabi, Zaheer Memon, Sana Fatima Darisetty, Santosh Rao, Guduru Venkat Red Tags: Original article Source Type: research