Does internal stenting of the pancreaticojejunostomy improve outcomes after pancreatoduodenectomy? A prospective study.

Volume: 395, Issue: 3, Pages: 195 - 200
Published: Jan 16, 2010
Abstract
This study’s aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of using an internal stent when fashioning a duct-to-mucosa pancreatojejunostomy on preventing pancreatic fistula formation, as well as on the overall outcome for patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy. Between January 2000 and December 2008, 82 consecutive patients underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy and duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy in an isolated jejunal loop, either with or without...
Paper Details
Title
Does internal stenting of the pancreaticojejunostomy improve outcomes after pancreatoduodenectomy? A prospective study.
Published Date
Jan 16, 2010
Volume
395
Issue
3
Pages
195 - 200
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