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  • Title: Interventional pancreaticojejunostomy after pancreatoduodenectomy.
    Author: Cho A.
    Journal: Surg Endosc; 2007 Jun; 21(6):1032-5. PubMed ID: 17180284.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Leakage from the pancreaticoenteric anastomosis after pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) is closely associated with intra-abdominal hemorrhage with ensuing high mortality. METHODS: Interventional pancreaticojejunostomy was performed in 10 patients with external drainage of pancreatic juice after two-staged PD or leakage from pancreaticojejunostomy after PD. The jejunum was punctured using a 22-gauge needle into the pancreatic fistula during endoscopic observation of the jejunal lumen, followed by the insertion of two 0.35-inch guide-wires into the jejunum and pancreatic fistula. Finally, a stenting tube was placed between the jejunum and pancreatic fistula. RESULTS: No severe complications developed. Oral intake was instituted the following day in 8 of 10 patients, and on the 7th day in the remaining two patients. CONCLUSION: This interventional procedure is considered to be safe and easy to perform, and in the future, it may permit a reduction in the number of second laparotomies in pancreatic fistula.
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