Introduction --;Definitions --;Physiology of pancreas secretion --;Acute and chronic pancreatitis. Aetiology. Pathogenesis. Incidence. Prognosis and recurrence. Diagnosis: Abdominal computer-assisted tomography. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography (ERCP) and endoscopic papillotomy. Therapy: overview. General measures and pain therapy. Pancreatic enzyme supplementation therapy.
This primer contains information on pancreatitis and related issues. Subjects covered include the physiology of pancreas secretion, acute and chronic pancreatitis, aetiology, pathogenesis, prognosis and recurrence, abdominal computer-assisted tomography, and ERCP and endoscopic papillotomy.