Progressive Loss of Pancreatic Function in Chronic Pancreatitis Is Delayed by Main Pancreatic Duct Decompression A Longitudinal Prospective Analysis of the Modified Puestow Procedure

Abstract

These data in this large study as well as among a previous randomized sample, support a policy of early operative drainage before the development of irreversible functional impairment in patients with chronic pancreatitis and associated dilation of the main pancreatic duct.