Pathogenesis and managenent of pain in chronic pancreatitis

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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 15, 2000; 6(4): 490-496
Published online Aug 15, 2000. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v6.i4.490

Table 1 Management of pain in chronic pancreatitis

Medical (conservative)	Abstinence from alcohol
	Analgesics (nonopioid and opoid NSAIDs)
	Tricyclics
	Pancreatic enzyme supplements
	Parenteral nntrition
	Octreotide
Endoscopic therapy	Sphincterotomy, stone extraction, extracorporeal shock wave
	Lithotripsy (ESWL) of pancreatic calculi
	Septotomy +
	Stent placement
Neurolytic therapy	Drainage procedures
	Surgical therapy
	Resections
	Denervation procedures
Experimental	Dissolution of calculi with oral medications
	Direct chemical dissolution of calculi
	Duct injection to cause complete obstruction
	(prolamin, acrylate, latex)

Citation: C.S.Pitchumoni. Pathogenesis and managenent of pain in chronic pancreatitis. World J Gastroenterol 2000; 6(4): 490-496
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v6/i4/490.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v6.i4.490