English language version of the S3-consensus guidelines on chronic pancreatitis: Definition, aetiology, diagnostic examinations, medical, endoscopic and surgical management of chronic pancreatitis 1 Englischsprachige Version der S3-Leitlinie Chronische Pankreatitis

作者：Albrecht Hoffmeister, Julia Mayerle, Christoph Beglinger, Markus W. Büchler, Philip Bufler, Katarina Dathe, Helmut Frieß, Jakob R. Izbicki, Stefan Kahl, E. Klar, Jutta Keller, Wolfram Trudo Knoefel, Matthias Loehr, Rémy Meier, J. F. Riemann, RM Schmid, A. Schreyer, Barbara Tribl, Jens Werner, Heiko Witt, Joachim Mössner, Markus M. Lerch · 年份：2015 · 被引用次数：3 · 研究领域：Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment、Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments、Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research

2** and members of the guideline committee in the appendix pancreas ● chronic pancreatitis ● guideline Abstract ! 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 reorgani- sation of the pancreas leads to a progressive exocrine and endocrine pancreatic insufficiency. In addition, characteristic complications arise, such as pseudocysts, pancreatic duct obstruc- tions, duodenal obstruction, vascular complica- tions, 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 re- duces the quality of life and the life expectancy of affected patients. These guidelines were resear- ched 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 im- prove the medical care of affected patients in both the inpatient and outpatient sector. Chronic pan- creatitis requires an adequate diagnostic workup and systematic management, given its severity, frequency, chronicity, and negative impact on the quality of life and life expectancy. Zusammenfassung !