RESTORATION OF CONTINUITY FOLLOWING PANCREATICODUODENECTOMY

Authors
MADIBA TE THOMSON SR
Citation
Te. Madiba et Sr. Thomson, RESTORATION OF CONTINUITY FOLLOWING PANCREATICODUODENECTOMY, British Journal of Surgery, 82(2), 1995, pp. 158-165
Citations number
50
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
British Journal of Surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
00071323
Volume
82
Issue
2
Year of publication
1995
Pages
158 - 165
Database
ISI
SICI code
0007-1323(1995)82:2<158:ROCFP>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Current controversies surrounding restoration of gastrointestinal cont inuity after pancreaticoduodenectomy are reviewed. The optimum method of reconstruction following this procedure remains debatable, particul arly with regard to the pancreatic anastomosis. Pylorus-preserving pan creaticoduodenectomy is increasing in popularity. Pancreaticogastrosto my is associated with at least as low a morbidity rate as pancreaticoj ejunostomy and is a safe alternative.