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Pancreatitis (cont.)

Surgery

Surgery of the pancreas is avoided, if possible, because the gland is easily damaged. But surgery may be needed to remove infected or damaged tissue (pancreatic necrosis). The gallbladder may be removed to prevent future attacks from gallstonesClick here to see an illustration..

Surgery choices

One of two surgeries can be done to remove the gallbladder if gallstones are causing pancreatitis:

Surgeons may choose among several techniques to remove damaged pancreatic tissue.

Other Treatment

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) is a procedure used to remove one or more gallstones from the common bile duct. ERCP can also be used to widen or drain blocked ducts and insert stents.

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

American Gastroenterological Association
4930 Del Ray Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 654-2055
Fax: (301) 654-5920
Web Address: www.gastro.org

The American Gastroenterological Association is a society of doctors who specialize in the digestive system (gastroenterologists). This Web site can help you find a gastroenterologist in your area. They also have patient information on many gastrointestinal diseases and disorders.


National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3570
Phone: 1-800-891-5389
Fax: (703) 738-4929
TDD: 1-866-569-1162 toll-free
Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Web Address: www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov

This clearinghouse is a service of the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The clearinghouse answers questions; develops, reviews, and sends out publications; and coordinates information resources about digestive diseases. Publications produced by the clearinghouse are reviewed carefully for scientific accuracy, content, and readability.


National Pancreas Foundation
101 Federal Street
Suite 1900
Boston, MA 02110
Phone: 1-866-726-2737 toll-free
Phone: (617) 342-7019
Fax: (617) 342-7080
Email: info@pancreasfoundation.org
Web Address: www.pancreasfoundation.org

This organization supports research of diseases of the pancreas and provides information through its website and by mail. The website includes low-fat recipes.


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