Pancreatectomy

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Intervention:
Pancreatectomy
ICD-10 code:
ICD-9 code: 52.5 52.6
MeSH D010180
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Pancreatectomy is a medical term referring to surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas.

[edit] Indications

It is performed for a variety of reasons, including:

[edit] Types

The most common surgical procedure is called pancreaticoduodenectomy. Among common consequences of complete or nearly complete pancreatectomy are deficiencies of pancreatic endocrine or exocrine function requiring replacement of insulin or digestive enzymes.

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