Management of post-operative pancreatic fistulas following Longmire–Traverso pylorus-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy by endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure therapy

Management of post-operative pancreatic fistulas following Longmire–Traverso pylorus-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy by endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure therapy

Abstract Background Pylorus-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy (PPPD) with pancreatogastrostomy is a standard surgical procedure for pancreatic head tumors, duodenal tumors and distal cholangiocarcinomas. Post-operative pancreatic fistulas (POPF) are a major complication causing relevant morbidity and...

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Main Authors: Dominik J. Kaczmarek, Dominik J. Heling, Maria A. Gonzalez-Carmona, Christian P. Strassburg, Vittorio Branchi, Hanno Matthaei, Jörg Kalff, Steffen Manekeller, Tim R. Glowka, Tobias J. Weismüller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Endo-sponge
Endoscopic vacuum-assisted wound closure system
Anastomotic leakage
Pancreaticogastric anastomotic insufficiency
Pancreaticogastrostomy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-021-02000-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-021-02000-3

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