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English language version of the S3-consensus guidelines on chronic pancreatitis: Definition, aetiology, diagnostic examinations, medical, endoscopic and surgical management of chronic pancreatitis.

  • Hoffmeister A Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland.
  • Mayerle J Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital, Heidelberg, Ruprecht Karls University, Heidelberg.
  • Beglinger C Dr. von Haunersches Children's Hospital, Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich.
  • Büchler MW German Society of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases (DGVS), Berlin.
  • Bufler P Department of General Internal Medicine, Christian Albrechts University, Kiel.
  • Dathe K Surgical Clinic and Polyclinic at the Rechts der Isar Hospital, Technical University, Munich.
  • Fölsch UR Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery at the University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf.
  • Friess H Department of Internal Medicine, Specialisation Gastroenterology, Haematology and Oncology, Nephrology German Red Cross (DRK) Hospital Berlin-Köpenick.
  • Izbicki J General Surgery, Thoracic, Vascular and Transplantation Surgery, University of Rostock.
  • Kahl S Department of Medicine, Israelitic Hospital Hamburg.
  • Klar E Department of General, Visceral and Paediatric Surgery, University Hospital Dusseldorf of the Heinrich Heine University.
  • Keller J Department of Medicine, Israelitic Hospital Hamburg.
  • Knoefel WT Surgical Gastroenterology, Gastrocentrum, Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge.
  • Layer P Department for Gastroenterology, Kanton Hospital Liestal, Medical University Clinic.
  • Loehr M Department of Medicine C at the Hospital of the City Ludwigshafen/Rhine gGmbH.
  • Meier R Division of Gastroenterology and Metabolic Disease, Clinics of South Essen.
  • Riemann JF Department of Medicine 2 at the Rechts der Isar Hospital, Technical University Munich.
  • Rünzi M Institute for Radiodiagnostics at the University Hospital of Regensburg.
  • Schmid RM Internal Medicine IV, Dept. for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Vienna.
  • Schreyer A Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital, Heidelberg, Ruprecht Karls University, Heidelberg.
  • Tribl B Department of Paediatric Medicine, Children's Hospital Munich Schwabing, Technical University of Munich.
  • Werner J
  • Witt H
  • Mössner J
  • Lerch MM
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  • 2015-12-16
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  • Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie. - 2015
Chronic Disease
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
Germany
Humans
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic Function Tests
Pancreatitis
Practice Guidelines as Topic
United States
English Chronic pancreatitis is a disease of the pancreas in which recurrent inflammatory episodes result in replacement of pancreatic parenchyma by fibrous connective tissue. This fibrotic reorganization of the pancreas leads to a progressive exocrine and endocrine pancreatic insufficiency. In addition, characteristic complications arise, such as pseudocysts, pancreatic duct obstructions, duodenal obstruction, vascular complications, obstruction of the bile ducts, malnutrition and pain syndrome. Pain presents as the main symptom of patients with chronic pancreatitis. Chronic pancreatitis is a risk factor for pancreatic carcinoma. Chronic pancreatitis significantly reduces the quality of life and the life expectancy of affected patients. These guidelines were researched and compiled by 74 representatives from 11 learned societies and their intention is to serve evidence-based professional training as well as continuing education. On this basis they shall improve the medical care of affected patients in both the inpatient and outpatient sector. Chronic pancreatitis requires an adequate diagnostic workup and systematic management, given its severity, frequency, chronicity, and negative impact on the quality of life and life expectancy.
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