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Chronic Pancreatitis : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Transduodenal Sphincteroplasty
  • Drainage of Pancreas
  • Fat Controlled Diet
  • Pancreatic sphincterotomy by ERCP
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) of Sphincter of Oddi with Sphincterotomy and Removal of Calculus

Treatments Overview Articles

Chronic pancreatitis
The goal of treatment is to:Prevent indigestionReduce painReduce stimulation of the pancreasTreat diabetes (if present)Treatment may involve:Analgesics or surgical nerve block to relieve painEating a low-fat dietGetting enough vitamins and calcium...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 27, 2008

Specific Treatments Articles

Vitamins, Fat-Soluble
Because they dissolve in fat, vitamins A, D, E, and K are called fat-soluble vitamins. They are absorbed from the small intestines, along with dietary fat, which is why fat malabsorption resulting from various diseases(e.g., cystic fibrosis, ulcer...
Source:Gale Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatectomy is the surgical removal of the pancreas. Pancreatectomy may be total, in which case the whole organ is removed, or partial, referring to the removal of part of the pancreas.Pancreatectomy is the most effective treatment for cancer o...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Pancreatectomy
A pancreatectomy is the surgical removal of the pancreas. A pancreatectomy may be total, in which case the entire organ is removed, usually along with the spleen, gallbladder, common bile duct, and portions of the small intestine and stomach.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
High-Calorie / High-Protein Diet
Detailed information on cancer nutrition in children Good nutrition is very important for children being treated for cancer. Children with cancer often have poor appetites. Also, side effects from medications may make the body not tolerate foods well. This can contribute to poor nutrition and poor growth. If a child with cancer maintains adequate nutrition, then he/she may be more likely to:
Source:StayWell
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