Abstract
Recurrent inflammation of the pancreas can lead to chronic pancreatitis. Progressive weight loss, periodic abdominal pain and steatorrhoea describe characteristic symptoms. While diagnosis of end-stage chronic pancreatitis requires a detailed medical history and a transabdominal ultrasound examination, detection of early onset chronic pancreatitis is far more difficult. Therapy comprises tailored pain medication, enzyme supplementation, blood sugar control and dietetic treatment. The development of complications associated with chronic pancreatitis requires regular monitoring of these patients. Management of these complications might necessitate comprehensive endoscopic as well as surgical procedures.
| Translated title of the contribution | Chronic pancreatitis |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 237-247 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Gastroenterologe |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |