Pancreatoduodenectomy for the treatment of chronic local pancreatitis in the head of pancreas
- VernacularTitle:胰十二指肠切除术治疗胰头部慢性局限性胰腺炎的探讨
- Author:
Yechen LI
;
Xizeng HUI
;
Weihong SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pancreatitis;
Pancreatoduodenectomy
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
2001;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the rationale of pancreatoduodenectomy for the treatment of chronic local pancreatitis in the head of pancreas.Methods Eleven patients underwent pancreatoduodenectomy for chronic local pancreatitis in the head of pancreas with 7 cases treated by Whipple′s operation and 4 by pylorus preserving pancreatoduodenectomy.Results Postoperative stress ulcer and wound infection occurred and were cured subsequently in one each.Postoperative follow up showed good quality of life in all the 11 patients.Conclusions Pancreatoduodenectomy is an effective cure for patients suffering from chronic local pancreatitis of the head of the pancreas refractory for conservative therapy.
