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3 years ago

A Whipple operation may be performed for the treatment of:

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Mashcka [7]3 years ago

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Answer: Option B " pancreatic cancer"

Explanation:

Whipple Procedure is used to remove cancerous tumors off from the head of the pancreas.

It is also used for the treatment of duodenal or pancreatic trauma. It is also employed for the treatment of of chronic pancreatitis.

As there is a shared blood supply of the organs in the proximal gastrointestinal system, if the head part of the pancreas is removed then the removal of gallbladder, duodenum, part of stomach and proximal jejunum is also done.

Thus, the correct answer is Option B

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