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When is longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy (puestow procedure) necessary for pancreatitis patient. ?
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RX for CRAP: When a person has Chronic Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis it is caused by scarring and stricturing of the main pancreatic duct of Whirsung usually caused by alcohol abuse. The pancreas if fillet open and allowed to drain into the small bowel and relieves pain and symptoms
Answered 8/16/2014
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