Update on endoscopic treatment of chronic pancreatitis.
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.
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Byung Moo
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Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
Lehman
Glen A
GA
D001652:Bile Ducts / Q000601:surgery; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D006801:Humans; D010183:Pancreatic Ducts / Q000601:surgery; D010192:Pancreatic Pseudocyst / Q000601:surgery; D050500:Pancreatitis, Chronic / Q000601:surgery*; D016717:Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic / Q000379:methods*; D015607:Stents