Pancreatic calculi were present either pathologically or on x-ray study in 30 cases (including 4 of our own). The absence of calculi was specifically noted 17 times; thus, ...

Chronic pancreatitis, an inflammatory condition of the pancreas, is usually associated with parenchymal calcification and multiple stones in the pancreatic duct. Lithostathine, a major proteic ...

THE most controversial aspect of pancreatic surgery concerns the choice of an appropriate operative procedure in the management of chronic relapsing pancreatitis. The evolution of the surgical trea ...

Pain is the most distressing symptom of chronic pancreatitis. Although the pathogenesis of pain is still poorly understood, an increase in intraductal pressure may be the dominant factor.

Pancreatic calculi were not extracted but strictures that were thought to interfere with stent placement were dilated. When a leak was not found, a 12 or 15 cm long stent was used.

His research interests focus on pathophysiology of abdominal pain in pancreatitis, pancreatic calculi management, exocrine and endocrine pancreatic dysfunction, organ failure in severe acute ...

Chronic pancreatitis can lead to permanent scarring and damage. Calcium stones and cysts may develop in your pancreas, which can block the duct, or tube, that carries digestive enzymes and juices ...

Mutation in particular genes, food habits and high alcohol intake are attributed for the formation of pancreatic stones. According to a study done by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology ...