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Foreword

Pancreatic diseases represent an enigma to many physicians, even gastroenterologists and surgeons. Nevertheless, it encompasses a plethora of diseases that can severely affect the well‐being of any individual. Sound knowledge is therefore pivotal to provide clinical care for these patients. Pancreatologists have for long been pronounced an endangered species [1], triggering special efforts in postgraduate eductation [2].

It is the merit of the editor, J. Enrique Domínguez‐Muñoz, an esteemed and experienced gastroenterologist and pancreatologist who has left his mark in the field, to pull together an international group of highly recognized colleagues who themselves have made landmark contributions enlightening all of gastroenterology, pancreatology, and pancreatic surgery. One might ask whether in this day and age a textbook is needed. This book, the second edition of Clinical Pancreatology, proves that the answer to this is yes! In one physical place, everything related to the pancreas and its diseases, malfunction and affections, in conjunction with other aspects relevant to clinical practice, are covered. This book will provide reading for gastroenterologists, surgeons as well as fellows in pancreatology and anyone interested in pancreatic diseases. I trust that this second edition will be as well received and cherished as the first one.

J. ‐Matthias Löhr

Professor of Gastroenterology and HepatologyKarolinska InstitutetSecretary, European Pancreas Club (EPC)

1 1 Schmid R . Pancreatologists: an endangered species? Gastroenterology 2010; 138:1236.

2 2 Gasslander T, Holmberg B, Permert J. Pancreas 2000: a new concept for education and development in pancreatology. Pancreatology 2005; 5:545–546.