Splenic vein graft for the reconstruction of the mesenteric-portal trunk after gastroduodenopancreatectomy

Resection of the confluence of the superior mesenteric and portal veins has been performed most frequently in the treatment of adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, in view of the reported positive results, but it can also be used in cases of benign pancreatic neolpasias when they are strongly adhered to...

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Main Authors: Enio Campos Amico, José Roberto Alves, Samir Assi João
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões 2014-10-01
Series:Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-69912014000500381&lng=en&tlng=en