Table 6.
Reasons for recidivism in patients operated for chronic pancreatitis or malignancy
| Chronic pancreatitis (n = 14) | Malignancy (n = 26) | |
|---|---|---|
| Malnutrition or dehydration | 2/14 (14.3%) | 13/26 (50.0%) |
| Pain | 5/14 (35.7%) | 0/26 (0%) |
| Wound infection | 1/14 (7.1%) | 2/26 (7.7%) |
| Othera | 6/14 (42.9%) | 11/26 (42.3%) |
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Other reasons for readmission included (chronic pancreatitis, malignancy): intra-abdominal abscess (0%, 7.7%); delayed gastric emptying (14.3%, 0%); small bowel obstruction (0%, 7.7%); gastrointestinal bleed (5.9%, 3.8%), and fever (0%, 7.7%).