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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 21, 2016; 22(7): 2304-2313
Published online Feb 21, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i7.2304
Figure 2
Figure 2 Step-wise algorithm approach to diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis. Step 1: Survey (data review, risk factors, CT-imaging); Step 2: Tomography (pancreas protocol CT scan, MRI/secretin-enhanced magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography); Step 3: Endocopy [EUS (standard criteria)]; Step 4: Pancreas functioning (Dreiling, ePFT); Step 5: ERCP (with intent for therapeutic intervention). From Conwell et al[2]. CT: Computed tomography; MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging; EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound; ERCP: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.