Update on endoscopic treatment of chronic pancreatitis.

Byung Moo Yoo, Glen A Lehman

Journal: The Korean journal of internal medicine 2009;24(3):169-79

PMID: 19721851

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Abstract

Endoscopic therapy has been increasingly recognized as the effective therapy in selected patients with chronic pancreatitis. Utility of endotherapy in various conditions occurring in chronic pancreatitis is discussed. Its efficacy, limitations, and alternatives are addressed. For the best management of these complex entities, a multidisciplinary approach involving expertise in all pancreatic specialties is essential to achieve the goal.

Address: Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.

DOI: 10.3904/kjim.2009.24.3.169

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MeSH Terms: Bile Ducts, Enteral Nutrition, Humans, Pancreatic Ducts, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Pancreatitis, Chronic, Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic, Stents