Complex visual assessment of structural changes in the pancreas in patients with chronic pancreatitis

Abstract

Chronic pancreatitis is one of the leading gastroenterologic disorders which is characterised by polymorphism of clinical manifestations, polyetiologic course and, usually, polymorbidity. The presence of such a combination of signs makes both diagnosis and treatment more difficult. This is why nowadays it is necessary to use a range of clinical, laboratory and instrumental methods of a diagnostic endeavour in order to make a diagnosis and determine the state of the pancreas.