Chronic pancreatitis is a result of repeated pancreatic inflammation leading to loss of function, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain and diabetes. The review highlights the latest research on diagnostic methods and treatment options, including genetic factors and surgical interventions for patients not responsive to medications. Promising clinical trials are ongoing to develop new medical therapies for this debilitating condition.
Review by Hines OJ and Pandol SJ in BMJ
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