Abstract
Patients with chronic pancreatitis have an impaired quality of life and are at risk for several long-term complications. It is important to diagnose and treat these patients to minimize the effects of the disease. Clinical manifestations of chronic pancreatitis include a wide range of symptoms and patients are managed differenth between medical centers. In recent years, there have been improvements in knowledge about treatment and management of patients with chronic pancreatitis. This is a short report of the recently published Swedish guidelines for chronic pancreatitis, which are based on international guidelines as well as original publications and are related to the Swedish healthcare system.
| Translated title of the contribution | Swedish guidelines for chronic pancreatitis |
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| Original language | Swedish |
| Article number | FX4I |
| Journal | Lakartidningen |
| Volume | 117 |
| Publication status | Published - 2020 Mar 20 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology