Pancreaticojejuno Anastomosis after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Brief Pathophysiological Considerations for a Rational Surgical Choice

Pancreaticojejuno Anastomosis after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Brief Pathophysiological Considerations for a Rational Surgical Choice

Introduction. The best pancreatic anastomosis technique after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is still debated. Pancreatic fistula (PF) is the most important complication but is also related to postoperative bleedings and pancreatic remnant involution. We support pancreaticojejuno anastomosis (PJ) adv...

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Main Authors: Roberto Caronna, Nadia Peparini, Gabriele Cosimo Russillo, Adolfo Antonio Rogano, Giuseppe Dinatale, Piero Chirletti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/636824

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