2021 Volume 36 Issue 4 Pages 233-237
This article explores the current status of internationalization of the management of patients with chronic pancreatitis in Japan. Although both the number of people who travel to Japan and the number who attend international congresses are decreasing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the status of medical internationalization has not changed. It is important to understand the differences in many aspects including ethnic and cultural background, socioeconomic status, and dietary behavior for the optimal management of this disease. Several international consensus guidelines developed recently for the management of chronic pancreatitis have focused on reduction of risk factors for complications and their screening. We should understand these guidelines sufficiently and manage this disease appropriately. There are many important points when interacting with patients with chronic pancreatitis who are foreigners visiting Japan.
