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(Journal Article): Acute Retinopathy Following Pancreatic Head Resection for Chronic Pancreatitis: A Rare, Severe Complication
Thilo Hackert, Werner Hartwig, Helmut Friess, Markus Wolfgang Büchler, Jens Werner (Department of General and Visceral Surgery, University of Heidelberg. Heidelberg, Germany,
thilo_hackert@med.uni-heidelberg.de
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JOP. J Pancreas (Online)
2005; 06(5):460-463
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ABSTRACT: CONTEXT: Chronic pancreatitis is a pancreatic disorder affecting endocrine and exocrine pancreatic functions with a variety of mainly abdominal symptoms. CASE REPORT: We report the rare complication of acute retinopathy with visual loss following pancreatic head resection due to chronic pancreatitis. CONCLUSIONS: Acute retinal dysfunction is a rare severe complication of acute and chronic pancreatitis. Early recognition and therapy are of utmost importance in restoring normal visual acuity and avoiding irreversible damage.
TYPE OF PUBLICATION: Case Report
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