Randomized multicentre trial comparing external and internal pancreatic stenting during pancreaticoduodenectomy

Volume: 103, Issue: 6, Pages: 668 - 675
Published: Apr 4, 2016
Abstract
Background There is no consensus on the best method of preventing postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). This multicentre, parallel group, randomized equivalence trial investigated the effect of two ways of pancreatic stenting after PD on the rate of POPF. Methods Patients undergoing elective PD or pylorus-preserving PD with duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy were enrolled from four tertiary referral...
Paper Details
Title
Randomized multicentre trial comparing external and internal pancreatic stenting during pancreaticoduodenectomy
Published Date
Apr 4, 2016
Volume
103
Issue
6
Pages
668 - 675
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