A pancreatic fistula or leak is a complication that can occur after surgery to the pancreas or other nearby organs. It is a condition in which pancreatic juice leaks from the pancreas and into the abdominal cavity, causing inflammation and
“You are what you eat.” Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin wrote words to these effect in 1826. Today, they hold just as much, if not more meaning than ever before. Despite access to better health care than ever before and despite the
When it comes to cancer of the pancreas, treatment depends on many factors. Factors include the stage of cancer, side effects, and the patient’s other health conditions. According to the American Cancer Society, pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect early.