Surgical Management of Chronic Pancreatitis - Department of ...
Surgical Management of Chronic Pancreatitis - Department of ...
Surgical Management of Chronic Pancreatitis - Department of ...
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www.downstatesurgery.orgSummary• <strong>Chronic</strong> pancreatitis is a chronic inflammatory processleading to fibrosis and atrophy <strong>of</strong> the pancreaticparenchyma• Main reason for surgical consultation is chronic pain• Selection criteria for operative intervention includecorrelation between symptoms and anatomic changes onimaging• Procedure types include drainage, resection and hybridprocedures• With correct patient selection, long-term pain relief isachievable in >85%
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