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Diagnosed with acute pancreatitis; my doctors says it is necessary to perform pancreatectomy in order to improve my pancreatic drainage. is this necessary?

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Sounds odd: Acute pancreatitis is usually caused by alcohol intake or gallbladder disease.The final one percent is caused by trauma, virus, pancreatic divisum (a congenital malformation, ) or unknown causes. Surgery is usually necessary only for the most severe cases or chronic cases. I am unclear about your individual situation is, so at the very least i suggest a second surgical opinion. Good luck

Answered 4/20/2014

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