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Copyright ©2008 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Mar 14, 2008; 14(10): 1603-1611
Published online Mar 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1603
Table 1 Adverse effects of pancreatic cryosurgery
Adverse effectsNo. of patients (n)%
Abdominal pain3469.4
Fever2653.1
Acute pancreatitis1612.2
Increased amylase levels22551.0
Abdominal bleeding336.1
Pulmonary infection36.1
Myocardial infarction12.0
Cerebral infarction12.0