Review article summarizes mechanisms and treatments for acute and chronic pancreatitis, highlighting implications for clinical practice.
Pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas presenting as acute or chronic disease, both associated with significant morbidity and healthcare burden. Acute pancreatitis (AP) is characterized by sudden inflammation, while chronic pancreatitis (CP) involves progressive, irreversible damage leading to fibrosis and loss of function. This review summarizes the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and current therapeutic strategies for both conditions, highlighting recent advances and future directions.
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1*D. C. Gowri Thrinay, 2S. Ahammad A. Sneha, 2Dr. E. Sunil Kumar (2026) studied this question.
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