| Literature DB >> 24912390 |
Yama Issa1, Marco J Bruno2, Olaf J Bakker3, Marc G Besselink1, Nicolien J Schepers2, Hjalmar C van Santvoort3, Hein G Gooszen4, Marja A Boermeester1.
Abstract
This Review covers the latest developments in the treatment options for chronic pancreatitis. Pain is the most frequent and dominant symptom in patients with chronic pancreatitis, which ranges from severe disabling continuous pain to mild pain attacks and pain-free periods. Conventional treatment strategies and recent changes in the treatment of pain in patients with chronic pancreatitis are outlined. The different treatment options for pain consist of medical therapy, endoscopy or surgery. Their related merits and drawbacks are discussed. Finally, novel insights in the field of genetics and microbiota are summarized, and future perspectives are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24912390 DOI: 10.1038/nrgastro.2014.74
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol ISSN: 1759-5045 Impact factor: 46.802