A NEW APPROACH FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CONTINUITY OF THE ALIMENTARY-TRACT AFTER PANCREATICODUODENOTOMY

  • 1 January 1985
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 160  (5) , 453-458
Abstract
To assess the value of a method of reconstruction after PD [pancreatoduodenectomy], 14 patients are presented who underwent this operation. Two jejunal segments were used for the reconstruction after PD, 1 for the biliary tract and pancreatic anastomosis and 1, for the gastrojejunal anastomosis. Truncal vagotomy was carried out in all 14 patients. Pancreatic anastomotic leakage developed in 2 patients who responded favorably to conservative treatment and 2 patients died. Long term results revealed a satisfactory nutritional status, satisfactory quality of postoperative life and absence of dumping, steatorrhea and marginal ulceration. This type of reconstruction after PD is recommended as a single, safe and effective approach in reconstructing continuity of the alimentary tract after the aformentioned operation.

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