Abstract
Alcohol is believed to be the leading cause of chronic pancreatitis in the West. The predominant symptom in chronic pancreatitis is abdominal pain. Management of chronic pancreatitis is usually complex and multifactorial and secondary care involvement is usually indicated. The most complex aspect of chronic pancreatitis management is pain management. Diabetes mellitus is generally a late feature of the disease and usually requires insulin.
InnovAiT article: Chronic pancreatitis. DOI: