should receive a-blockade and fluid resuscitation preoperatively to prepare for catecholamine release with tumour manipulation during surgery. The sufficient preoperative preparation benefits a great deal to the anaesthetisation and surgery, with effective risk reduction. Fig. 1. MRCP picture showing the main pancreatic duct (PD) opening through the minor papilla and the common bile duct (CBD) opening through the major papilla.
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