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Acute retinopathy following pancreatic head resection for chronic pancreatitis: A rare, severe complication

  • Thilo Hackert
  • , Werner Hartwig
  • , Helmut Friess
  • , Markus Wolfgang Büchler
  • , Jens Werner
  • Heidelberg University

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Abstract

Context: Chronic pancreatitis is a pancreatic disorder affecting endocrine and exocrine pancreatic functions with a variety of mainly abdominal symptoms. Case report: We report the rare complication of acute retinopathy with visual loss following pancreatic head resection due to chronic pancreatitis. Conclusions: Acute retinal dysfunction is a rare severe complication of acute and chronic pancreatitis. Early recognition and therapy are of utmost importance in restoring normal visual acuity and avoiding irreversible damage.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)460-463
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the Pancreas
Volume6
Issue number5
StatePublished - Sep 2005
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Pancreatitis
  • Retinal diseases
  • Surgery

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