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  2. Pancreaticoduodenectomy - Wikipedia

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    A pancreaticoduodenectomy, also known as a Whipple procedure, is a major surgical operation most often performed to remove cancerous tumours from the head of the pancreas. [2] It is also used for the treatment of pancreatic or duodenal trauma, or chronic pancreatitis . [ 2 ]

  3. Pancreatectomy - Wikipedia

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    In total pancreatectomy, the gallbladder, distal stomach, a portion of the small intestine, associated lymph nodes and in certain cases the spleen are removed in addition to the entire pancreas. [1] In recent years, the TP-IAT (Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation [ 2 ] [ 3 ] ) has also gained respectable traction within the ...

  4. Talk:Pancreaticoduodenectomy - Wikipedia

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    1 Wiki Education Foundation ... 3 comments Toggle Pancreatoduodenectomy or pancreaticoduodenectomy? subsection. 5.1 Move proposal. 6 List of notable people who have ...

  5. Puestow procedure - Wikipedia

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    A Puestow procedure is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic chronic pancreatitis patients with pancreatic ductal obstruction and a dilated main pancreatic duct.

  6. Tardive dyskinesia - Wikipedia

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    According to these estimates, the majority of people will eventually develop the disorder if they remain on the drugs long enough. [52] Elderly people are more prone to develop tardive dyskinesia, and elderly women are more at-risk than elderly men. The risk is much lower for younger men and women, and also more equal across the sexes. [53]

  7. Postcholecystectomy syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Postcholecystectomy syndrome (PCS) describes the presence of abdominal symptoms after a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal).. Symptoms occur in about 5 to 40 percent of patients who undergo cholecystectomy, [1] and can be transient, persistent or lifelong.

  8. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - Wikipedia

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    The patient lies on their left side with the head resting comfortably on a pillow. A mouth-guard is placed between the teeth to prevent the patient from biting on the endoscope. The endoscope is then passed over the tongue and into the oropharynx. This is the most uncomfortable stage for the patient.

  9. Elderly care - Wikipedia

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    Most elderly Nepali citizens, roughly 85%, live in rural areas. [49] Because of this, there is a significant lack of government sponsored programs or homes for the elderly. Traditionally, parents live with their children, and today, it is estimated that 90% of the elderly live in the homes of their families. [49]