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Review
. 2021 Oct;101(5):865-874.
doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2021.06.011. Epub 2021 Jul 29.

Complications After Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Robert Simon  1
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Review

Complications After Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Robert Simon. Surg Clin North Am. 2021 Oct.

Abstract

The most common complications after a pancreaticoduodenectomy are delayed gastric emptying, pancreatic fistulae, hemorrhage, chyle leaks, endocrine and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and surgical site infections. Understanding the potential complications and recognizing them are imperative to taking great care of these complex patients. Taking care of these patients postoperatively requires a team approach including experienced nursing staff combined with robust gastroenterology and interventional radiology.

Keywords: Complications; Delayed gastric emptying; Informed consent; Pancreatic fistula; Pancreaticoduodenectomy; Whipple.

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