Review
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2000.
World J Gastroenterol. Aug 15, 2000; 6(4): 490-496
Published online Aug 15, 2000. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v6.i4.490
Table 1 Management of pain in chronic pancreatitis
Medical (conservative)Abstinence from alcohol
Analgesics (nonopioid and opoid NSAIDs)
Tricyclics
Pancreatic enzyme supplements
Parenteral nntrition
Octreotide
Endoscopic therapySphincterotomy, stone extraction, extracorporeal shock wave
Lithotripsy (ESWL) of pancreatic calculi
Septotomy +
Stent placement
Neurolytic therapyDrainage procedures
Surgical therapy
Resections
Denervation procedures
ExperimentalDissolution of calculi with oral medications
Direct chemical dissolution of calculi
Duct injection to cause complete obstruction
(prolamin, acrylate, latex)