ERP in chronic pancreatitis--ductal morphology, relation to exocrine function and pain--clinical value

Norup Lauridsen, K.; Raahede, J.; Kruse, A.; Thommesen, P.

Rontgen-Blatter; Zeitschrift für Rontgen-Technik und Medizinisch-Wissenschaftliche Photographie 38(8): 258-260

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8592
PMID: 4059812
Document Number: 247548
ERP was analyzed in 87 patients with chronic pancreatitis with special reference to its clinical value in management of pain, the dominating symptom in uncomplicated chronic pancreatitis. A significant correlation was found between ductal changes due to pancreatitis and decrease in pancreatic function. However, no association was found between severe pancreatic pain and pancreatic function or pancreatic morphology. The significance of ERP in management of patients with persistent severe pancreatic pain is discussed.

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