Prevention of pancreatic fistula by modified pancreaticojejunal anastomosis

Prevention of pancreatic fistula by modified pancreaticojejunal anastomosis

A major cause of morbidity after pancreatoduodenectomy is leakage from the pancreaticojejunal anastomosis. To prevent this complication, we have employed mucosal stripping from the proximal jejunum prior to end-to-end anastomosis in 19 patients with good results.

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of surgery 1990, Vol.160 (5), p.533-534
Hauptverfasser: Maki, Hope S., Kolts, Robert L., Kuehner, Marvin E.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anastomosis, Surgical - methods
Female
Humans
Jejunum - surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Pancreas - surgery
Pancreatic Fistula - prevention & control
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Zusammenfassung:A major cause of morbidity after pancreatoduodenectomy is leakage from the pancreaticojejunal anastomosis. To prevent this complication, we have employed mucosal stripping from the proximal jejunum prior to end-to-end anastomosis in 19 patients with good results.
ISSN:0002-9610
1879-1883
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9610(05)81023-2