Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Pancreaticoduodenectomy

The excision of the head of the pancreas and the encircling loop of the duodenum to which it is connected.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The excision of the head of the pancreas and the encircling loop of the duodenum to which it is connected.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Duodenopancreatectomy
  • Pancreatoduodenectomy
  • Duodenopancreatectomies
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomies
  • Pancreatoduodenectomies

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

95; was PANCREATODUODENECTOMY 1992-94

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Previous Indexing

  • Duodenum (1966-1991)
  • Pancreatectomy (1966-1991)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Number

  1. E04w.210w.760w

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NLM Classification

WI 980

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016577. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016577
  2. Pancreaticoduodenectomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancreaticoduodenectomy
  3. Pancreaticoduodenectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1266423