Pancreatectomy with vein reconstruction: technique matters

ConclusionsPrimary end‐to‐end and TV have superior patency than the alternatives after PV/SMV resection and should be the preferred techniques for short (<3 cm) reconstructions.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - July 30, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Monica M. Dua, Thuy B. Tran, Jill Klausner, Kim J. Hwa, George A. Poultsides, Jeffrey A. Norton, Brendan C. Visser Tags: Original Article Source Type: research