Upper abdominal body shape is the risk factor for postoperative pancreatic fistula after splenectomy for advanced gastric cancer: A retrospective study

Upper abdominal body shape is the risk factor for postoperative pancreatic fistula after splenectomy for advanced gastric cancer: A retrospective study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Postoperative pancreas fistula (POPF) is a major complication after total gastrectomy with splenectomy. We retrospectively studied the effects of upper abdominal shape on the development of POPF after gastrectomy.</p> <p>...

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Main Authors: Fujii Shoichi, Nagano Yasuhiko, Makino Hirochika, Sato Tsutomu, Oshima Takashi, Yamamoto Naoto, Rino Yasushi, Imada Toshio, Kunisaki Chikara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/6/1/109

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