Pancreas sparing duodenectomy as an emergency procedure

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The operative techniques to close extensive wounds to the duodenum are well described. However, postoperative morbidity is common and includes suture line leak and the formation of fistulae. The aim of this case series is to present...

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Main Authors: Lowery Kathryn, Dudek Wojciech, Paluszkiewicz Piotr, Hart Colin A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/4/1/19