[Pancreatic head resection (Frey technique) and Wirsungo-jejunal anastomosis in the treatment of chronic pancreatitis].
We report herein a modification of the standard wirsungojejunostomy in patients with chronic pancreatitis, which includes concomitant duodenum-preserving resection of the head of the pancreas as described by Frey. This technique is safe and seems to provide more effective long-term pain relief than standard wirsungo-jejunal anastomosis.
Regimbeau
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Service de chirurgie digestive, Hôpital Beaujon, AP-HP, Université Paris VII, 100, boulevard du Général-Leclerc, 92118 Clichy, France.
Watrin
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Sauvanet
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D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004386:Duodenum / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D010179:Pancreas / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D010183:Pancreatic Ducts / Q000601:surgery*; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000601:surgery*