Abdominal pain is the foremost complication of chronic pancreatitis (CP). Pain can be
related to recurrent or chronic inflammation, local complications or neurogenic mechanisms …

Background and aims: Clarification of the position of the European Society of
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) regarding the interventional options available for …

ESGE suggests endoscopic therapy and/or extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) as
the first-line therapy for painful uncomplicated chronic pancreatitis (CP) with an obstructed …

Background/objectives This paper is part of the international consensus guidelines on
chronic pancreatitis, presenting for interventional endoscopy. Methods An international …

Pain in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) remains the primary clinical complaint and
source of poor quality of life. However, clear guidance on evaluation and treatment is …

Chronic pancreatitis is a debilitating pancreatic inflammatory disease characterized by
intractable pain resulting in poor quality of life. Conventional management of pancreatic pain …

Pancreatolithiasis, or pancreatic calculi (PC), is a sequel of chronic pancreatitis (CP) and
may occur in the main ducts, side branches or parenchyma. Calculi are the end result …

Background Long-term results of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) for large
pancreatic duct (PD) stones in patients with idiopathic calcific pancreatitis (CP) are scanty …

Background and study aims: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is recommended as
treatment for stones in chronic pancreatitis. The aim of this study was to investigate the risk …

BACKGROUND: Most outcomes data on pancreatic extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (P-
ESWL) for chronic calcific pancreatitis (CCP) are based on studies with< 4 years' follow-up …