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World J Gastrointest Surg. Aug 27, 2023; 15(8): 1574-1590
Published online Aug 27, 2023. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i8.1574
Vascular complications of chronic pancreatitis and its management
Dinesh Walia, Anoop Saraya, Deepak Gunjan
Dinesh Walia, Anoop Saraya, Deepak Gunjan, Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition Unit, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
Author contributions: Walia D and Gunjan D contributed to the conceptualization and drafting of the manuscript; Saraya A and Gunjan D critically revised the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Deepak Gunjan, MD, Associate Professor, Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition Unit, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110029, India. drdg_01@rediffmail.com
Received: March 28, 2023
Peer-review started: March 28, 2023
First decision: May 4, 2023
Revised: May 16, 2023
Accepted: June 6, 2023
Article in press: June 6, 2023
Published online: August 27, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) are prone to various venous and arterial complications that may sometimes lead to life-threatening bleed. A prompt approach to such vascular complications includes early identification and appropriate management by various modalities including endovascular, percutaneous, endoscopic ultrasound-guided, or surgical in certain cases. A knowledge of these complications, their presentation, and management are important for improving outcomes in patients with CP.