Title: Toward zero pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy with pancreaticogastrostomy
Abstract: The mortality rate after pancreatic resection has decreased in recent years, but the morbidity of the operation still remains significant. The decrease in mortality rate is likely secondary to improvements in and standardization of patient selection, operative technique, and perioperative care in large specialty centers. Pancreatic fistula is a notorious complication specific to pancreatic surgery that has been difficult to eliminate, and it occurs in 10% to 20% of patients in most series depending on the definition used. It has been assumed that pancreatic fistulas are one of the most important causes of both morbidity and mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Toward zero pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy with pancreaticogastrostomyThe American Journal of SurgeryVol. 191Issue 6PreviewPostoperative morbidity after pancreaticoduodenectomy has been associated mainly with the development of pancreatic fistula. However, postoperative complications unrelated to pancreatic fistula cannot be disregarded after pancreaticoduodenectomy. The aim of the present study was to investigate the postoperative morbidity in a large series of pancreaticoduodenectomies with pancreaticogastrostomies without pancreatic fistula. Full-Text PDF
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-06-01
Language: en
Type: article
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