Diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer at the centre of gastroenterology.

The installment of 4-step diagnostic system led to an improvement of the final diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. The average time during which pancreatic cancer proceeds from the onset of symptoms to computed tomography or laparotomy shortened considerably due to the application of the system screening procedures as well as of modern imaging techniques.

[Clinical aspects and therapy of chronic pancreatitis].

Not infrequently exact diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis is possible only after step by step observation. The results of examination, analyses and treatment should be communicated from a general practitioner to a specialist, further to a specialized centre and vice versa. Screening tests and special examinations should be conducted in definite order.