Erschienen in:
09.03.2017 | Review
Complications of Chronic Pancreatitis
verfasst von:
Mitchell L. Ramsey, Darwin L. Conwell, Phil A. Hart
Erschienen in:
Digestive Diseases and Sciences
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Ausgabe 7/2017
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Abstract
Chronic pancreatitis is a disease that leads to irreversible changes in the pancreatic morphology and function. The loss of function can lead to diabetes mellitus and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. The inflammation and fibrosis can also lead to other complications including a chronic abdominal pain syndrome, metabolic bone disease, and pancretic cancer. This article reviews our current understanding of the mechanisms and management of these complications of chronic pancreatitis.