Surgical Treatment for Chronic Pancreatitis: Past, Present, and Future

The pancreas was one of the last explored organs in the human body. The first surgical experiences were made before fully understanding the function of the gland. Surgical procedures remained less successful until the discovery of insulin, blood groups, and finally the possibility of blood donation....

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Main Authors: Stephanie Plagemann, Maria Welte, Jakob R. Izbicki, Kai Bachmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/8418372