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Publication Name World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID 117411
Country United Kingdom
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ISSN 1948-9366 (online)
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Category Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type Correspondence
Article Title Frey procedure outcomes in chronic pancreatitis: A commentary
Manuscript Source Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List Sithdharthan Ravikumar
ORCID
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Sithdharthan Ravikumar http://orcid.org/0009-0003-9630-9829
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Corresponding Author Sithdharthan Ravikumar, Department of General Surgery, George Eliot Hospital National Health Service Trust, College Street, Nuneaton CV10 7DJ, Warwickshire, United Kingdom. sithdharthan94@gmail.com
Key Words Chronic pancreatitis; Frey procedure; Pancreatic surgery; Pain management; Quality of life; Surgical outcomes
Core Tip The Frey procedure provides durable pain relief in chronic pancreatitis by combining pancreatic head resection with ductal drainage. A recently published study reports significant improvements in pain and quality of life, while noting ongoing progression of exocrine and endocrine insufficiency. This letter highlights the clinical relevance of these findings and emphasizes the importance of long-term metabolic and nutritional follow-up.
Publish Date 2026-05-27 13:22
Citation

Ravikumar S. Frey procedure outcomes in chronic pancreatitis: A commentary. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(5): 117411

URL https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i5/117411.htm
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v18.i5.117411
Full Article (PDF) WJGS-18-117411-with-cover.pdf
Manuscript File 117411_Auto_Edited_080757.docx
Answering Reviewers 117411-answering-reviewers.pdf
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Peer-review Report 117411-peer-reviews.pdf
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Scientific Editor Work List 117411-scientific-editor-work-list.pdf
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