Recent advances in the diagnosis and management of chronic pancreatitis.

Recent advances in the diagnosis and management of chronic pancreatitis.
Korean J Intern Med. 2019 Mar;34(2):242-260
Authors: Kwon CI, Cho JH, Choi SH, Ko KH, Tirkes T, Gromski MA, Lehman GA
Abstract
Chronic pancreatitis is a chronic condition characterized by pancreatic inflammation that causes fibrosis and the destruction of exocrine and endocrine tissues. Chronic pancreatitis is a progressive disease, and no physiological treatment is available to reverse its course. However, with advances in medical technology, the existing diagnostic and treatment methods for chronic pancreatitis are evolving. Managing patients with chronic pancreatitis is challenging and necessitates a multidisciplinary approach. In this review, we discuss the recent advances in the diagnosis and management of chronic pancreatitis and introduce future alternative modalities.
PMID: 30840807 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine - February 28, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Kwon CI, Cho JH, Choi SH, Ko KH, Tirkes T, Gromski MA, Lehman GA Tags: Korean J Intern Med Source Type: research