effect of Pancreactomy?
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What are the effects of Pancreactomy?
It is a biological term that refers to the removing of pancreas from the body.
◾ 70% of starch remain undigested.
◾ No severe effect on the digestion of protein because in the absence of Trypsin pepsin of gastric juice can maintain the digestion of protein.
◾ Most severe effect occurs on the digestion of fats because pancreatic lipase ( Steapsin ) is strongest Lipolytic enzyme as a result person passes bulky stool, rich in fats. This condition is known as Steatorhoea ( fat indigestion )
◾ Person will suffer from Diabetes Mellitus ( Sweet Urine ).
◾ Blood sugar level of that person remain unbalanced as both blood sugar level maintaining hormones, insulin and glucagon will not be secreted.
PANCREATOMY:
✔✔a pancreatectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas.
✔✔It can be used to treat some cases of pancreatic cancer.
There are two types of pancreatectomy:
Distal Pancreatectomy:The body and tail of the pancreas are removed. Often, the spleen is also removed.
Total Pancreatectomy: Removal of the whole pancreas, part of the stomach and small intestine, common bile duct, gallbladder, spleen and lymph nodes.
EFFECT OF PANCREATOMY:
☣☣Problems with digesting your food and diabetes.
☣☣As some types of surgery will involve removing part of your pancreas, you may have problems digesting food, which can cause symptoms such as weight loss and bowel problems.
☣☣Removing part of your pancreas can also cause diabetes.