Implantation of amniotic membrane over pancreatic anastomosis after pancreaticoduodenectomy: report of the first case

The amniotic membrane (AM) has an increasing role as a scaffold for tissue repair due to its unique biological properties. The implantation of AM on pancreatic anastomosis after pancreaticoduodenectomy might improve the anastomotic healing and strengthen its structure, however has never been used in pancreatic surgery. We present the first application of AM after a pancreaticoduodenectomy was performed for a malignant tumor of the pancreatic...