First case of implantation of amniotic membrane over pancreatic anastomosis after pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Background: Post-operative pancreatic fistula(POPF) after pancreatic resection is a potentially life-threatening complication occuring in up to 27% of patients undergoing a pancreatic resection.Despite several strategies have been proposed further improvements are needed.Many studies suggest that amniotic membrane(AM)implantation is effective in tissue regeneration and prevention of fluid leakage at many surgical sites.AM is a rich source of...