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Chronic pancreatitis is a multietiological disorder characterized by progressive structural changes of the pancreas and development of its eccrine and endocrine insufficiency.
E. А. Kornienko, A. A. Yagupova
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Formation of Pancreatoduodenal Fistula in Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Pancreas Decreased the Frequency of Recurrent Pancreatitis [PDF]
Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) of the pancreas are characterized by proliferation of mucin-secreting cells in the main pancreatic duct (PD) or its branches. The secreted thick mucin usually leads to PD obstruction and dilation.
Alkaade, Samer +3 more
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Pancreatic tail cancer in the setting of pancreatitis with a review of the literature: A case report
Key Clinical Message Environmental risk factors for pancreatic cancer include acute and chronic pancreatitis, obesity, and tobacco use. Differentiating a pancreatic neoplasm in a patient with pancreatitis can be challenging due to their similar ...
Shinji Rho +5 more
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Hereditary pancreatitis in children: surgical implications with special regard to genetic background. [PDF]
PURPOSE: Hereditary pancreatitis (HP) is the primary etiology of chronic pancreatitis during childhood, progressing through recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis and finally leading to pancreatic insufficiencies.
A. David +6 more
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Acute pancreatitis as a risk factor of chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. An overview
This is an overview of relation between acute and chronic pancreatitis and between acute pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Acute pancreatitis and recurrent acute pancreatitis are an etiological factor of chronic pancreatitis.
David Solil +4 more
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Background Chronic pancreatitis is characterized by progressive fibrosis, pain and loss of exocrine and endocrine functions. The long-standing chronic pancreatitis and its associated pancreatic fibrosis are the most common pathogenic events involved in ...
Bai Han +3 more
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Chronic pancreatitis is caused most often by chronic excessive alcohol consumption. The disease can be diagnosed by investigations that measure function or assess morphology of the pancreas, thereby permitting a tailored management approach. In many patients, abdominal pain and steatorrhea can be managed effectively by enzyme supplementation, provided ...
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Pancreatic Stones in Children with Chronic Pancreatitis: A Case Report
Background: Chronic pancreatitis is a continuous progressive inflammation of the pancreas that can cause recurrent abdominal pain. The incidence of chronic pancreatitis in children is on an upward trend in recent years. The purpose of this case report is
Nicodemus Nicodemus +1 more
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Chronic pancreatitis: a changing etiology or a gap in technological medicine
Alcohol is considered the most important risk factor for the development of chronic pancreatitis. The possibility of evaluating CFTR mutations and the discovery of other gene mutations has led to a better evaluation of the familiar/hereditary forms of ...
Raffaele Pezzilli +2 more
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The use of complementary and alternative medicine is frequent in patients with pancreatic disorder [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Herbal remedies and other complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) are used by 30% of the patients with liver and inflammatory bowel diseases.
Archibugi, L +4 more
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