Autoimmune Pancreatitis: A Critical Analysis of the Surgical Experience in an Era of Modern Diagnostics

Objective The aim of this study was to critically analyze the surgical experience of managing autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) in an era of modern diagnostics and compare these patients with those who were managed conservatively. Methods Two prospectively maintained databases were used to retrospectively identify patients with AIP who were either managed conservatively or underwent pancreatectomy. Results Eighty-eight patients were included in the study, of which 56 (63.6%) underwent resection and 32 (36.4%) were managed conservatively. Patients who underwent resection were more likely to present with jaundice (64.3% vs 18.1%, P
Source: Pancreas - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research