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Infection In Pancreas And Liver After Removal Of Gallbladder, Unable To Eat. Suggested Surgery For Pancrea Removal. Quality Of Life Without Pancreas?
Yes, my sister recently had her gall bladder removed and developed infection affecting her pancreas and liver...still in the hospital and cannot eat...feeding her intervienously....to weak for surgery right now so they are sending her to a rehab hospital which will be followed by surgery on her pancreas....not sure if they plan on removing all or part of the pancreas...liver is somewhat involved now but now sure to what degree...family is concerned obviously and is ofterntimes confused by what the array of doctors are telling us....the question is can a person live without a pancreas and what will be the quality of life?
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
Hi and welcome to Healthcare magic.Thank you for the query.
Yes,it is possible to live without pancreas because its function can be replaced by certain drugs. She ll need to take enzymes and insuline till the rest of her life,but quality of life is not very affected. She just need to be patient and be aware that musch serious consequances may happen if pancreatitis progresses,even the worst thing.
Wish you good health. Regards
Yes,it is possible to live without pancreas because its function can be replaced by certain drugs. She ll need to take enzymes and insuline till the rest of her life,but quality of life is not very affected. She just need to be patient and be aware that musch serious consequances may happen if pancreatitis progresses,even the worst thing.
Wish you good health. Regards
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