Chronic, debilitating abdominal pain is arguably the most important component of chronic
pancreatitis, leading to significant morbidity and disability. Attempting to treat this pain, which
is too often unsuccessful, is a frustrating experience for physician and patient. Multiple
studies to improve understanding of the pathophysiology that causes pain in some patients
but not in others have been performed since the most recent reviews on this topic. In
addition, new treatment modalities have been developed and evaluated in this population …