Introduction: Pancreas divisum is the most common congenital malformation of the pancreas
with the majority asymptomatic. The etiological role, pathogenesis, clinical significance and …

Idiopathic recurrent acute pancreatitis is clinically challenging and has substantial
socioeconomic consequences. Investigations are expensive and often reveal little about the …

Recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) is a clinically significant problem globally. The etiology
remains unclear in approximately 10% to 15% of patients despite a thorough workup. Data …

Background Advances in our understanding of total pancreatectomy with islet
autotransplantation (TPIAT) have been made. We aimed to define indications and outcomes …

OBJECTIVES: The impact of recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) on quality of life (QOL) is
unknown. We hypothesized that RAP would reduce QOL even in the absence of chronic …

Pancreatitis is pathologic inflammation of the pancreas characterized by acinar cell
destruction and oxidative stress. Repeated pancreatic insults can result in the development …

Newer endoscopic ultrasound and MRI techniques are being evaluated to help with the
early diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis. Both genetic predisposition and cigarette smoking …

Chronic pancreatitis is a chronic condition characterized by pancreatic inflammation that
causes fibrosis and the destruction of exocrine and endocrine tissues. Chronic pancreatitis …

Background Rosemont classification for chronic pancreatitis has not been evaluated
specifically in non-calcific chronic pancreatitis (NCCP) patients and to this date, it has not …

Chronic pancreatitis affects over 250,000 people in the US and millions worldwide. It is
associated with chronic debilitating pain, pancreatic exocrine failure, and high risk of …