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Pain management in chronic pancreatitis: taming the beast
Authors Enweluzo C, Tlhabano L
Received 1 July 2013
Accepted for publication 5 August 2013
Published 5 September 2013 Volume 2013:6 Pages 167—171
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/CEG.S50827
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Review by Single anonymous peer review
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Chijioke Enweluzo, Letlhogonolo Tlhabano
Section on Hospital Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC, USA
Abstract: Abdominal pain is a principal and in many cases, the only observable symptom of chronic pancreatitis. Like all chronic pain conditions, managing abdominal pain in chronic pancreatitis remains an onerous task for health care providers. Different mechanisms have been postulated in trying to better understand the pathogenesis of pain in chronic pancreatitis. This review seeks to take a broad look at the various options that are available to providers in trying to achieve pain relief and a better quality of life for chronic pancreatitis patients.
Keywords: chronic pancreatitis, pain management
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