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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2016; 22(16): 4160-4167
Published online Apr 28, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i16.4160
Published online Apr 28, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i16.4160
Table 4 Summary of outcomes among patients with intrathecal narcotic pump and those with total pancreatectomy and islet cell transplantation
ITNP | TP + ICT | Comparison | |
Reversibility of the procedure | Yes | No | Different |
Success rate for pain control | 77% | 80% | Similar |
Residual narcotic dose usage (mg equivalent of oral morphine sulfate) | Mean = 158 mg/d | Mean = 104 mg/d | Similar |
Median = 8 mg/d | Median = 40 mg/d | ||
Percentage of patients with poor pain control | 16.7% | 11.1% | Similar |
Percentage of patients with new insulin dependent diabetes | 0% | Approximately 85% | Different |
Procedure related death | 0% | 10% | Different |
- Citation: Mokadem M, Noureddine L, Howard T, McHenry L, Sherman S, Fogel EL, Watkins JL, Lehman GA. Total pancreatectomy with islet cell transplantation vs intrathecal narcotic pump infusion for pain control in chronic pancreatitis. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22(16): 4160-4167
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v22/i16/4160.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v22.i16.4160