A 60-year-old woman with a long history of chronic pancreatitis is referred for surgical evaluation. She has daily debilitating abdominal pain. A computed tomography scan of the abdomen and pelvis demonstrates an inflammatory pancreatic head mass with a dilated pancreatic duct. Endoscopic ultrasound with biopsy of the pancreatic head shows rare atypical cells but no definitive malignant cells. What operative approach is indicated?
A. Beger
B. Frey
C. Distal pancreatectomy
D. Longitudinal pancreatojejunostomy
E. Pancreatoduodenectomy
Select your answer:
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Nutrition › ViewThe purpose of carbohydrates is:
A. to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
B. to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
C. to provide the body with energy.
D. to help us get a good night’s rest.
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Which part of the brain controls your breathing?
A. Pituitary Gland
B. Cerebrum
C. Brain Stem
D. Cerebellum