Genetic disorders of the exocrine pancreas

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This publication summarizes important new scientific information and provides guidelines for genetic testing for hereditary pancreatitis as well as guidelines for the prevention, screening, and treatment of pancreatic cancer in hereditary pancreatitis. It also includes chapters on neonatal screening for cystic fibrosis, gene mutations in idiopathic pancreatitis, and clinical phenotypes of Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome.This book is required reading for all individuals with an interest in pancreatic disease.