mass were included in the study. The mean follow-up was six months. Using visual analogue scale score pain was analyzed both preoperatively and postoperatively. Endocrine and exocrine insufficiencies are also analyzed. Results: There was no 30-day mortality. Statistical analysis showed significant improvement of pain score. The improvement of pain score in the patients without head mass is comparable to the patients with head mass for whom Frey procedure was done. Though there is improvement in endocrine and exocrine insufficiency they are not statistically significant as per chi-square test. Conclusion: This study shows that even in the patients with no pancreatic head mass, the head coring pancreatico jejunostomy procedure described by Frey provides a better quality of life and better pain relief with acceptable morbidity and nil mortality. Head coring procedure can be therefore strongly recommended for pain relief even in pancreatitis without head mass.
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