Question 145 · LEK · Chronic pancreatitis
Which of the following is not an indication for the surgical treatment of chronic pancreatitis in every case?
- A. severe pain that demands the use of opiates.
- B. suspicion of a neoplastic tumor.
- C. duodenal ileus.
- D. pancreatic fistula.
- E. any pseudocyst.
Hint
Ask which of these lesions often resolves spontaneously or remains asymptomatic and can simply be observed.
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