Abstract
Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a progressive condition caused by several factors and characterised by pancreatic fibrosis and dysfunction. However, CP is difficult to diagnose at an early stage. Various advanced methods including endoscopic ultrasound based elastography and confocal laser endomicroscopy have been used to diagnose early CP, although no unified diagnostic standards have been established. In the past, the diagnosis was mainly based on imaging, and no comprehensive evaluations were performed. This review describes and compares the advantages and limitations of the traditional and latest diagnostic modalities and suggests guidelines for the standardisation of the methods used to diagnose early CP.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4342-4357 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | World journal of gastroenterology |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 27 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 21 2021 |
Keywords
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Confocal laser endomicroscopy
- Early diagnosis
- Elastography
- Endosonography
- Pancreatic fibrosis
- Ultrasound endoscopy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology