Volume changes of the pancreatic head remnant after distal pancreatectomy

Background Little is known about pancreatic regeneration in humans after surgical resection. We examined pancreatic head volume changes after distal pancreatectomy. Methods Using computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging volumetry, we assessed volume changes of the pancreatic head remnant in 67 patients at defined time points (3, 6, 9, and 12 months) after distal pancreatectomy. A volume increase of >1 cm³ was defined as hypertrophy, a...