Traditional approaches to diagnosing chronic pancreatitis (CP) have relied on clinical signs and symptoms that often signal irreversible damage. The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Clinical Guideline on Chronic Pancreatitis provides an evidence-based practical approach to the diagnosis and management of CP for the general gastroenterologist.
What do the new ACG guidelines recommend as the best diagnostic tool for first-line diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis?