The Prognostic Value of External vs Internal Pancreatic Duct Stents in CR-POPF after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Background There is no specific evidence regarding the benefits of external and internal pancreatic duct stents after pancreaticoduodenectomy since pancreatic fistula (grade A) have been redefined with no clinical treatment effect. We aimed to reevaluate the prognostic value of external and internal...

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Main Authors: Yuancong Jiang, Qin Chen, Zhize Wang, Yi Shao, Chen Hu, Yuan Ding, Zhenhua Shen, Ming Jin, Sheng Yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Surgery
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2019.1691687