Endoscopic Therapy for Chronic Pancreatitis
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Endoscopic Therapy in Chronic Pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a debilitating disease that can result in chronic abdominal pain, malnutrition, and other related complications. The main aims of treatment are to control symptoms, prevent disease progression, and correct any complications. A multidisciplinary approach involving medical, endoscopic, and surgical therapy is important. Endoscopic therapy plays a specific role in care...
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عنوان ژورنال: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery
سال: 2005
ISSN: 1457-4969,1799-7267
DOI: 10.1177/145749690509400211