The study aimed to identify the predictors of persistent pain in patients with chronic calcific pancreatitis following extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL). A total of 640 patients were assessed, and 68% experienced pain relief after ESWL while 32% had persistent pain. Predictors of persistent pain included alcohol and tobacco consumption, longer duration of symptoms, dilated main pancreatic duct (MPD), and MPD stricture. The findings suggest that a multidisciplinary approach involving behavioral therapy and surgical options should be considered for patients with these predictors.
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