[Anatomic conditions for isolated proximal resection of the pancreas]

Based on summarized data of the literature it is concluded that proximal resection of the duodenum in chronic pancreatitis with lesion of the pancreatic head is possible only bearing in mind variability of arterial blood supply. Experience of surgical treatment of 19 patients with chronic pancreatitis who underwent isolated resections of pancreatic head due to inflammatory changes of pancreas' proximal parts demonstrates expediency of this surgery. Maximal resection of pancreatic tissue permits to decrease risk of purulent and inflammatory complications and promotes favorable course after surgery.