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. 1996 Jan-Feb;43(7):271-4.

Treatment for dehiscence of pancreaticojejunostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy: is resection of the residual pancreas necessary?

C C Wu  1 , C R Hwang, D C Yeh, Y C Hwang, T J Liu, F K P'eng
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  • PMID: 8682477

Treatment for dehiscence of pancreaticojejunostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy: is resection of the residual pancreas necessary?

C C Wu et al. Hepatogastroenterology. 1996 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Background/aims: Partial or total disruption of pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) is a rare but serious complication after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). The recommended option of treatment is completion pancreatectomy. However, the mortality remains high as most patients were too critical to withstand the procedure.

Patients and methods: 12 consecutive patients with dehisced PJ after PD were treated by oversewing the pancreatic stump without resection of the residual pancreas.

Results: Although a high morbidity rate (75%) occurred after our management, ten patients survived reoperation, without recurrent pancreatic fistula or the need for insulin injection.

Conclusion: A complete pancreatectomy is not necessary for a dehisced PJ, if acute pancreatitis is not found in the residual pancreas.

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