Incidence of Pancreatic Fistula after Distal Pancreatectomy and Efficacy of Endoscopic Therapy for Its Management: Results from a Tertiary Care Center

Incidence of Pancreatic Fistula after Distal Pancreatectomy and Efficacy of Endoscopic Therapy for Its Management: Results from a Tertiary Care Center

Pancreatic fistula is a known complication of distal pancreatectomy. Endotherapy with pancreatic duct stent placement and pancreatic sphincterotomy has been shown to be effective in its management; however, experience of endotherapy in the management of this complication has not been extensively rep...

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Main Authors: Savio C. Reddymasu, Kavous Pakseresht, Brian Moloney, Benjamin Alsop, Melissa Oropezia-Vail, Mojtaba Olyaee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2013-08-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Distal pancreatectomy
Pancreatic fistula
Pancreatic leak
Pancreatic duct stenting
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/354136

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