Surgical management of chronic pancreatitis: current utilization in the United States

ConclusionChronic pancreatitis leads to numerous inpatient readmissions, but surgical intervention only occurs in a minority of cases. Complicated patients are more likely to undergo surgery. The complexities of chronic pancreatitis management warrant early multidisciplinary evaluation and ongoing consideration of surgical and non‐surgical options.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - July 28, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Lindsay A. Bliss, Catherine J. Yang, Mariam F. Eskander, Susanna W. L. Geus, Mark P. Callery, Tara S. Kent, A. James Moser, Steven D. Freedman, Jennifer F. Tseng Tags: Original Article Source Type: research