A 38-year-old woman has chronic pancreatitis that requires surgical intervention ...

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A 38-year-old woman has chronic pancreatitis that requires surgical intervention because of chronic pain interfering with her quality of life. She undergoes an intraoperative ultrasound to help guide surgical management. Her main pancreatic duct is 8 mm in diameter, with multiple strictures seen in the duct, but more than 2 cm away from the papilla. Which procedure is most appropriate for this patient?

A. Whipple

B. Modified Puestow procedure

C. Frey procedure

D. Total

E. Beger procedure

Select your answer:

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