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Chronic Alcoholic Pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis is considered to be a progressive fibroinflammatory disease. Here we report a unique picture of chronic alcoholic pancreatitis...
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Smoking as the most important risk factor for chronic pancreatitis in the general population
We tested the hypothesis that six toxic risk factors from the TIGAR-O classification system are equally important for risk of chronic pancreatitis,...
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A resected case of pancreatic head cancer develo** 40 years after lateral pancreaticojejunostomy for chronic pancreatitis
A 72-year-old male patient presented to our department complaining of with upper abdominal pain and jaundice. He had a history of a side-to-side...
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Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients with Early-Onset Idiopathic Chronic Pancreatitis
BackgroundEarly-onset idiopathic chronic pancreatitis (EOICP) is a disease that affects young individuals. Data on pregnancy outcomes in EOICP are...
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Two nomograms for differentiating mass-forming chronic pancreatitis from pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in patients with chronic pancreatitis
ObjectivesTo develop and validate a CT nomogram and a radiomics nomogram to differentiate mass-forming chronic pancreatitis (MFCP) from pancreatic...
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Tools for Bedsite Pain Assessments in Chronic Pancreatitis
Purpose of ReviewChronic pancreatitis (CP), a condition marked by severe pain, necessitates precise pain assessment for effective treatment. This...
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Translation and validation of a Chinese version of the pancreatitis quality of life instrument (PANQOLI) in patients with chronic pancreatitis
PurposeChronic pancreatitis (CP) is a chronic fibroinflammatory pancreatic disease that severely impacts patients’ quality of life (QoL). The...
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Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS) Predicts Adverse Outcomes Among Hospitalized Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis
IntroductionThe prevalence of frailty among patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) and its impact on clinical outcomes is unclear. We report the...
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Genetic polymorphisms in phase II metabolizing enzymes in alcoholic and idiopathic chronic pancreatitis: Indian scenario
AimTo study polymorphisms in glutathione-S-transferases (GST-T1, GST-M1, GST-P1) and uridine-5′-diphosphate-glucuronosyl-transferases (UGT1A7) genes...
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Minimally invasive total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation for chronic pancreatitis: the robotic approach
IntroductionTotal pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) treats refractory pain in chronic pancreatitis, prevents episodes of acute...
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Current Trends and Developments in Radiologic Assessment of Chronic Pancreatitis
Purpose of ReviewImaging of the pancreas in chronic pancreatitis (CP) has become increasingly valuable. This is driven by increased clinical focus on...
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Differential location of growth factors and pancreatic stellate cell activation in chronic pancreatitis
Pancreatic fibrosis is characterized by the activation of pancreatic stellate cells leading to the expression of smooth muscle actin (α-SMA). Normal...
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Revisiting Dietary Approaches in the Management of Chronic Pancreatitis
PurposeChronic pancreatitis is a progressive, fibroinflammatory disease association with multiple nutrition-related comorbidities such as metabolic...
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Genetic Testing in Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
Purpose of reviewPremature intracellular activation of pancreatic zymogens leads to the initiation of pancreatitis, which in up to 25% leads to...
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Self-expanding metallic stent for refractory pancreatic duct stricture in chronic pancreatitis: A prospective follow-up study
Background and AimsIn chronic pancreatitis, fully covered self-expanding metal stents (FCSEMS) are used to treat refractory pancreatic duct...
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Osteoporosis and sarcopenia are common and insufficiently diagnosed among chronic pancreatitis patients
PurposeChronic pancreatitis (CP) leads to diabetes and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI). PEI may lead to maldigestion and malnutrition, which...
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Outcomes after Frey’s procedure for chronic pancreatitis: a 8-year single-center experience in Colombia
BackgroundChronic pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease characterized by irreversible morphological changes due to chronic pancreatic fibrosis. The...
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Advances in the Management of Pain in Chronic Pancreatitis
Purpose of ReviewThe data on recent advances in managing chronic pancreatitis (CP) pain is limited. This review highlights the role of endotherapy...
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Comparative Study of Different Types of Pancreatic Head Resection for Chronic Pancreatitis
For the surgical treatment of chronic pancreatitis with inflammatory head enlargement, several types of resections are available, like the Beger,...
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Robotic lateral pancreatico-jejunostomy for chronic pancreatitis Puestow procedure
Chronic pancreatitis is a benign inflammatory disorder, which can lead to severe and persistent symptoms. Patients with recurrent episodes of...