the choice between pancreaticoduodenectomy or distal resection of 40-80 % or 80-95 % of the pancreas should be based on the principle site of inflammation whether proximal or distal in the gland , the size of the common bile duct , the ability to rule out carcinoma , and the anticipated deficits in exocrine and endocrine function .
C0085162
pancreaticoduodenectomy
C0030274
pancreas