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I had a whipple in 2009, for villous adenoma of the duodenum. should i worry about my pancreas? it is now atrophic. only head was removed.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Be thankful: You may need supplemental enzymes someday. No big deal. Glad you got the villous adenoma out. They can turn vicious.

Answered 9/28/2017

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A member asked:

I had a whipple in 2009, for villous adenoma of the duodenum. should i worry about my pancreas? it is now atrophic. only head was removed.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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