Outcome After Lateral Pancreaticojejunostomy for Chronic Pancreatitis

Abstract

Although lateral pancreaticojejunostomy provided pain relief, had a low morbidity rate, and no early postoperative deaths, long-term outcome was poor based on the patient's health status, continued alcohol and narcotic use, employment status, subsequent hospitalization to treat recurrent pancreatitis or its complications, subsequent operations required for complications of chronic pancreatitis, and postoperative deaths related to comorbid medical conditions or complications of chronic pancreatitis.