Background/Aim: Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is surgically treated in selected patient populations. Frey's procedure (FP) is the most commonly described procedure for CP with head mass. This study is being conducted to determine the long-term outcome and efcacy of FP in patients with CP in South India of various etiologies. Methods: This is a retrospective study of patients who underwent FP at our institution. Clinical features, perioperative ndings, and follow-up results were evaluated. A subgroup analysis of pain relief was performed between alcoholics and non-alcoholic groups and between patients receiving FP alone and FP with additional procedures. Results: Of the 181 patients, alcohol was the causative factor in 99 (54.69%), gallstones in 20 (11.04%), and idiopathic in 62 (34.25%). With a median follow-up of 43.49 months (range 12-72 months), 78 (43.09%) patients experienced complete pain relief. Due to persistent pain and the presence of preoperative diabetes mellitus (DM), pain relief in patients with postoperative complications was incomplete. New DM and exocrine dysfunction were reported in 25 years (13.81%) and 15 (8.28%) patients. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse, smoking, weight loss, and postoperative complications are associated with newly developed diabetes. Conclusion: FP is a safe surgical option for CP with acceptable perioperative complications and appropriate short-term and long-term pain management in properly selected patients. Continuous pain and preoperative DM were independent predictors of incomplete pain relief after FP. Symptoms associated with alcohol abuse, smoking, and weight loss were associated with the development of post-FP DM in the study population.

Introduction: Hepatolithiasis (HL) is the presence of stones in the bile ducts proximal to the confluence of the hepatic ducts. This study aims to analyse the case presentations of HL in a tertiary care centre in South India and define the role of hepatic resection in these cases and their outcomes.Methods: Retrospective data of all patients operated on for HL from 2012 to 2021 were analysed with regard to clinical parameters, biochemical parameters, and different types of surgical management. Descriptive data analyses were done.Results: A total of 42 patients underwent surgical treatment for HL between 2012 and 2021 in our institution. Of the patients, 64% were females. A total of 50% of patients were affected by bilateral HL. Of the patients, 95% had abdominal pain, 57% had a fever, and 29% presented with jaundice. A total of 38% of patients had a history of previous biliary surgery. Atrophy was present in 38% of cases. Choledochoduodenostomy was performed in 26%, and hepatic resection with bilio-enteric anastomosis was done in 36% of patients. Endoluminal access loop was done in 21%. Hepaticojejunostomy alone was done in 14%. On follow-up visits (mean: 61.5 months), 60% of patients were asymptomatic with no recurrence. There was nil 30-day postoperative mortality. Conclusion:The treatment options for HL were based on the extent of liver involvement. The bilio-enteric anastomosis was done after the clearance of stones for uncomplicated HL. Complicated HL may need liver resection with hepaticojejunostomy, with an endoluminal access loop for a good outcome.

Idiopathic pancreatitis contribute to about 20% of acute and recurrent pancreatitis. Here we present a case of loop-type variant of meandering pancreatitis. A patient with a very rare anomaly of the main pancreatic duct presented with recurrent episodes of pancreatitis.

Idiopathic pancreatitis contribute to about 20% of acute and recurrent pancreatitis. Here we present a case of loop-type variant of meandering pancreatitis. A patient with a very rare anomaly of the main pancreatic duct presented with recurrent episodes of pancreatitis.