Chronic inflammation of the pancreas leads to irreversible changes in pancreatic tissue. It often causes progressive pain, PO intolerance, and weight loss. Abdominal pain is the most common symptom and indication for operation. The two main categories of operation are resection of diseased tissue and ductal drainage operations.

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Chronic Pancreatitis

  • Clara Zhu,
  • Young K. Hong

摘要

Chronic inflammation of the pancreas leads to irreversible changes in pancreatic tissue. It often causes progressive pain, PO intolerance, and weight loss. Abdominal pain is the most common symptom and indication for operation. The two main categories of operation are resection of diseased tissue and ductal drainage operations.