Total Pancreatectomy at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Total Pancreatectomy? Surgery to remove the entire pancreas. Part of the stomach, part of the small intestine, the common bile duct, gallbladder, spleen, and nearby lymph nodes also are removed.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Jessica
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