The epidemiology and socioeconomic impact of chronic pancreatitis

Living with chronic pancreatitis: a qualitative study

“…Although there has been recent recognition of the wider impact of CP on patients' psychological and social well-being, and the burden of living with the condition has been recognised, it is not well documented. 4,6,7 In the majority of QoL studies, the focus was on measuring QoL before and after an intervention and not on comparing QoL in those with chronic pancreatitis and a healthy control group. This suggests that the primary goals for patients with CP are intervention-based, thus perpetuating the notion that interventions are a panacea for QoL issues.…”

Guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of chronic pancreatitis. Recommendations of Working Group of the Polish National Consultant in gastroenterology and Polish Pancreatic Club

“…mieszkańców, natomiast dane z Polski mówią o 5 przypadkach na 100 tys. na rok [1]. Zidentyfikowano wiele -zarówno bezsprzecznych, jak i potencjalnych -czynników ryzyka rozwoju choroby, spośród których istotną rolę odgrywa alkohol, nadal jednak etiologia w części przypadków pozostaje nieznana.…”

Diseases of the pancreas

“…Chronic pancreatitis is said to be related to the duration and amount of alcohol consumption; an intake of greater than 80g/day over six to twelve years is said to increase the risk. 8,9 Only about 10 per cent of patients with acute alcoholic pancreatitis progress on to chronic pancreatitis, hence the relationship is far from complete and other factors must be important in the aetiology of chronic pancreatitis.…”