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What can be done for chronic pancreatitis with a dilated irregular duct?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Stent: If you have an irregular pancreatic duct and are having symptoms a stent would be considered. Talk to your doctor and consider seeing a gastroenterologist.

Answered 11/27/2012

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