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What determines whether a total or distal pancreatectomy should be performed?
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The stage of the cancer will determine whether the pancreatectomy to be performed should be total or distal.
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What is a distal pancreatectomy?
It is a surgical procedure where the end portion of the panceas is removed.
What condition may develop in a distal pancreatectomy patient after surgery?
In some case, distal pancreatectomies may also lead to pancreatic insufficiency, depending on the patient's general health condition before surgery and on the extent of pancreatic tissue removal.
Is the calf deep and distal to the knee?
The calf is distal to the knee. There are multiple muscles in the lower leg. Their position relative to the skin is what determines it's depth/superficiality.
Why are permanent colostomies performed?
Permanent colostomies are performed when the distal bowel (at the farthest distance) must be removed or is blocked and inoperable.
What is a sentence for the word ambulatory?
After his surgery, the patient was cleared to stay in the ambulatory care unit since he was able to walk around freely.
What are total pancreatectomy patients treated with after surgery?
These conditions are treated with pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, which supplies digestive enzymes; and with insulin injections.
Difference between distal and proximal?
These are words indicating whether something is nearer or further to a given point of reference. It is commonly used to pinpoint body parts in relation to the body midline. For example; your foot is distal to your knee. "Distal" means further away, "proximal" means closer in.
How do you use proximal and distal in a sentence?
These are words indicating whether something is nearer or further to a given point of reference. It is commonly used to pinpoint body parts in relation to the body midline. For example; your foot is distal to your knee. "Distal" means further away, "proximal" means closer in.
In which region of the nephron does secretion occur?
The distal tubule
Why are permanent colostomies used?
Permanent colostomies are performed when the distal bowel (at the farthest distance) must be removed or is blocked and inoperable.
Is the ankle proximal or distal to the hip?
Distal
Is the foot distal or proximal to the heart?
Distal
