How to treat a cut on the pancreas tail due to an injury?
Patient: I had a accident and fell on my left side and had splenectomy after having that doctors told me that they have cut my pancreas tale also was it a mistake by them can it be dangerous I am 17 year old my height is 6.2 weight is 75 and now I feel that my bones r getting thin pls tell me what to do with that all u are doctors r to no avail I am a child don t have any cards to pay I was just asking u because my parents don t u people ain t doctors you are money makers Doctor: Hi,I am sorry to hear about your unfortunate accident. But surgically speaking, it is fairly common to resect (cut) the tail of the pancreas when removing the spleen, esp when the tail is buried deep in the spleen and more so in an emergency (as was in your case). But this does not in any way affect the health of the patient as the pancreas heals by itself. We routinely resect the tail of the pancreas in patients who develop some tumors of the distal pancreas and they do very well post-operatively. Regarding your bones getting thin, I am not sure what you mean, but if you meant weak, I would suggest some vitamin D and calcium supplements.Hope you feel better soon.