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Case Reports
. 1998 May;174(5):284-5.
doi: 10.1007/BF03038723.

[Radiation therapy of chronic pancreatitis. Case report]

[Article in German]
E Liebermeister  1 , M L Sautter-Bihl
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Case Reports

[Radiation therapy of chronic pancreatitis. Case report]

[Article in German]
E Liebermeister et al. Strahlenther Onkol. 1998 May.

Abstract

Background: Chronic pancreatitis is a severe inflammatory process leading to destruction of exocrine tissue, fibrosis and a sometimes fatal pancreatic necrosis. Therapeutic options are poor and restricted to an exclusively symptomatic treatment. In this situation any additional treatment option is welcome.

Case report: The present paper reports the successful irradiation of a patient with severe chronic pancreatitis resistant to any pretreatment. Pain relief was stated one week after beginning of the irradiation. Total dose was 7 Gy, applied with opposing ap/pa fields using 8 MV photons. Three years after treatment the patient has remained free from symptoms. He has gained 14 kg of weight and is working regularly.

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