On some occasions, where damage to the pancreas is diffuse and non-dilated pancreatic ducts exist, a total pancreatectomy might be required. It is important that the patient is aware that he or she will be diabetic following this operation.
On some occasions, where damage to the pancreas is diffuse and non-dilated pancreatic ducts exist, atotal pancreatectomy might be required. It is important that the patient is aware that he or she will bediabetic following this operation.