Computed tomography after radical pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple's procedure)

Whipple's procedure (radical pancreaticoduodenectomy) is currently the only curative option for patients with periampullary malignancy. The surgery is highly complex and involves multiple anastomoses. Complications are common and can lead to significant postoperative morbidity. Early detection...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical radiology 2008-08, Vol.63 (8), p.921-928
Hauptverfasser:	Smith, S.L, Hampson, F, Duxbury, M, Rae, D.M, Sinclair, M.T
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Biological and medical sciences Early Diagnosis Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Pancreatic Neoplasms - surgery Pancreaticoduodenectomy - adverse effects Pancreaticoduodenectomy - methods Postoperative Care - methods Postoperative Complications - diagnostic imaging Radiology Recurrence Stomach, duodenum, intestine, rectum, anus Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the digestive system Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Zusammenfassung:	Whipple's procedure (radical pancreaticoduodenectomy) is currently the only curative option for patients with periampullary malignancy. The surgery is highly complex and involves multiple anastomoses. Complications are common and can lead to significant postoperative morbidity. Early detection and treatment of complications is vital, and high-quality multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is currently the best method of investigation. This review outlines the surgical technique and illustrates the range of normal postoperative appearances together with the common complications.
ISSN:	0009-9260 1365-229X
DOI:	10.1016/j.crad.2007.10.012