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Common duct stricture from chronic pancreatitis

J Yadegar, R A Williams, E Passaro

    Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |May 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Chronic pancreatitis can cause bile duct strictures, often detected by elevated alkaline phosphatase. Surgical bypass procedures like choledochoduodenostomy provide effective long-term biliary drainage.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Gastroenterology
    • Hepatology

    Background:

    • Common bile duct strictures secondary to chronic pancreatitis present diagnostic challenges.
    • Biliary obstruction complications necessitate surgical intervention.

    Observation:

    • A study of 21 patients revealed persistently elevated serum alkaline phosphatase as the earliest biochemical marker.
    • Elevated bilirubin levels indicated near-complete obstruction or acute pancreatitis exacerbation.
    • Cholangiography confirmed long ( > 2 cm) intrapancreatic bile duct strictures.

    Findings:

    • Sphincteroplasty was ineffective for these long strictures.
    • Choledochoduodenostomy, choledochojejunostomy, and cholecystojejunostomy achieved satisfactory biliary drainage for up to ten years.

    Implications:

    • Early detection of bile duct strictures in chronic pancreatitis may rely on monitoring alkaline phosphatase.
    • Surgical bypass, particularly choledochoduodenostomy, is crucial for managing biliary obstruction in these cases.
    • Understanding the limitations of sphincteroplasty is vital for surgical planning.

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