Table 1 Study variables in transpapilar groups (TP).

From: Endoluminal radiofrequency ablation of the main pancreatic duct is a secure and effective method to produce pancreatic atrophy and to achieve stump closure

Group

Animal

Weight Gain (kg)

Stool Consistency

Duct Patency

Score of Atrophy (0–5)

Proximal

Distal

Uncinate

TP-RF

1

2.6

Diarrhea (soft)

No

5

5

5

2

0.7

Normal

No

5

5

5

3

0.6

Diarrhea (soft)

No

5

5

5

4

9.4

Diarrhea (soft- liquid)

No

5

5

5

5

0.7

Diarrhea (soft- liquid)

No

5

5

4

6

0.4

Diarrhea (soft- liquid)

No

3–4

5

4

7

3.9

Diarrhea (soft- liquid)

No

4

5

5

Mean ± SD

2.6 ± 3.3

     

P value**

 

0.001

0.0002

0.0002

0.004

0.001

0.04

TP-G

1

9

Normal

Yes

0

5

0/5*

2

7.2

Normal

Yes

0/5*

0/5*

0/5*

3

4.4

Normal

Yes

0/5*

0

5

4

11.2

Normal

Yes

0

0

0/5*

5

11

Normal

Yes

0

0

0/2–3/5*

6

11.7

Normal

Yes

0/4*

0/5*

0/5*

7

17.3

Normal

Yes

0

0

0/5*

8

11.8

Normal

Yes

0

0

5

Mean ± SD

10.5 ± 3.8

     
  1. *Non-homogeneous atrophy pattern (lobular atrophy).
  2. **For comparisons between both groups (TP-RF vs TP-G).