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Abstract
Acute Retinopathy Following Pancreatic Head Resection for Chronic Pancreatitis: A Rare, Severe Complication
Helmut Weingandt, Thilo Hackert, Werner Hartwig
Context Chronic pancreatitis is a pancreatic disorder affecting endocrine and exocrine pancreatic functions with a variety of mainly abdominal symptoms. Case report We report the rare complication of acute retinopathy with visual loss following pancreatic head resection due to chronic pancreatitis. Conclusions Acute retinal dysfunction is a rare severe complication of acute and chronic pancreatitis. Early recognition and therapy are of utmost importance in restoring normal visual acuity and avoiding irreversible damage.
