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  • Chronic pancreatitis is a progressive disease involving fibrosis and loss of function in the pancreas, and treatment includes lifestyle changes, diet, medications, and various therapies.
  • Endoscopic treatments are preferred as first-line options due to their minimally invasive nature, providing effective pain relief and management of complications like pancreatic stones.
  • Recent advancements in endoscopic techniques, such as shock wave lithotripsy and pancreatoscopy-guided methods, have enhanced the management of local complications and pancreatic pseudocysts associated with chronic pancreatitis.
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