The Puestow procedure is an infrequently performed procedure that is used to relieve the pain associated with chronic pancreatitis. It involves … [Read more...]
Pancreatitis and Splenic Vein Thrombosis
Splenic vein thrombosis has been described as a complication of acute pancreatitis. Although historically this was considered an absolute indication … [Read more...]
Splenic Hematoma Secondary to Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis very often involves splenic sequelae and subcapsular hematoma occurs not uncommonly. Although the finding and severity of a subcapsular … [Read more...]
Whipple Procedure – Classic (aka pancreaticoduodenectomy)
Indications Pancreatic adenocarcinoma Pancreatic neoplasia other than adenocarcinoma Bile duct tumor (Klatskin tumor) Traumatic Injury to … [Read more...]
Gallstone Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) is most commonly caused by excessive and chronic alcohol use. But, this condition can also occur when the … [Read more...]