Question

A 40-year-old man with known chronic pancreatitis has recurrent epigastric pain radiating to the back. He is on pancreatic enzyme replacement. According to NICE, which intervention is recommended to control pain if standard analgesics are ineffective?

Accepted Answer

Coeliac plexus block

Answer

High-dose omeprazole

Answer

Insulin therapy

Answer

Lactulose therapy

Answer

Cholecystectomy

Practice question

A 40-year-old man with known chronic pancreatitis has recurrent epigastric pain radiating to the back. He is on pancreatic enzyme replacement. According to NICE, which intervention is recommended to control pain if standard analgesics are ineffective?