Both acute and chronic pancreatitis are frequent diseases of the pancreas, which, despite
being of benign nature, are related to a significant risk of malnutrition and may require
nutritional support. Acute necrotizing pancreatitis is encountered in 20% of patients with
acute pancreatitis, is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, and may require
artificial nutrition by enteral or parenteral route, as well as additional endoscopic,
radiological or surgical interventions. Chronic pancreatitis represents a chronic inflammation …