Korean J Gastroenterol.  2012 Jan;59(1):61-63. 10.4166/kjg.2012.59.1.61.

What Is the Best Option for Management of Pain in Severe Chronic Pancreatitis with Pancreatic Duct Dilatation: Endoscopic or Surgical Drainage?

• Lee IS

• KMID: 1775836
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2012.59.1.61

Abstract

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