[Experiences with pancreas occlusion following cephalic duodenopancreatectomy]

68 patients suffering from complications of chronic pancreatitis or tumours of the periampullary region respectively underwent partial duodeno-pancreatectomy (modified Whipple procedure) with or without obstruction of the remaining duct of the pancreas. These patients were followed-up and examined for glucose tolerance, serum insulin and C peptide levels until 2 years after surgery. There were no significant differences in endocrine function between patients with or without pancreatic duct obliteration by acrylate glueing.