Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ that produces digestive enzymes and hormones including insulin. It occurs in acute and chronic forms: the acute form appears suddenly, often with severe abdominal pain, while the chronic form develops gradually and can permanently damage the organ's structure and function. Its most common causes are gallstones and long-term heavy alcohol use.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXI: Diseases of the Digestive System 1 Communicable or Non-communicable First Described Connections
Treated By
Source Frey's procedure (Wikipedia)
Source Puestow procedure (Wikipedia)
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1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XI
Diseases of the digestive system
- Non-infectious classification
View the Source 2. Pancreatitis (Wikipedia)
Acute pancreatitis first described on autopsy in 1882, article introView the Source Puestow procedure (Wikipedia)
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The Puestow procedure (also known as a Puestow-Gillesby procedure, or a lateral/longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy) is a surgical technique used in the treatment of chronic pancreatitis.
Frey's procedure (Wikipedia)
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Frey's procedure is a surgical technique used in the treatment of chronic pancreatitis in which the diseased portions of the pancreas head are cored out.
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