Contrary to popular belief, not all cases of chronic pancreatitis are alcohol-induced
Friday, March 11, 2011 - 10:22
in Health & Medicine
The relative rate of alcohol-related chronic pancreatitis (CP) is lower when compared to other causes, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. Patients with no identifiable cause for their disease as well as those with non-alcohol-related causes represent an unexpectedly large subgroup, particularly among women.