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A 56 year old with abdominal pain

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
6.) What are the common surgical procedures done for this disease?

Common surgical procedures for chronic pancreatitis:

  • Lateral pancreaticojejunostomy (Puestow procedure): indicated if pancreatic duct dilated.

  • Resection: disease limited to a segment of the gland and no ductal dilatation.

 
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