Treatment options in painful chronic pancreatitis: a systematic review

D'Haese J. G., Ceyhan G., Demir I. E., Tieftrunk E., Friess H.

HPB, vol.16, no.6, pp.512-521, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/hpb.12173
  • Journal Name: HPB
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.512-521
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: No

Abstract

BackgroundLonglasting and unbearable pain is the most common and striking symptom of chronic pancreatitis. Accordingly, pain relief and improvement in patients' quality of life are the primary goals in the treatment of this disease. This systematic review aims to summarize the available data on treatment options.