Duodenojejunal or gastroenteric leakage after pancreatic resection: A case control study

Objectives The duodeno-jejunal (DJ) or gastro-jejunal (GJ) anastomosis leakage represents a rare but life-threatening complication after either pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) or total pancreatectomy. Aim of the present study was to assess the incidence, clinical presentation, risk factors and management of the DJ or GJ leak after either PD or TP

Source: Pancreatology - June 1, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Michele Mazza, Stefano Crippa, Niccol ò Pecorelli, Domenico Tamburrino, Giovanni Guarneri, Stefano Partelli, Renato Castoldi, Gianpaolo Balzano, Massimo Falconi Tags: 10. Pancreatic surgery I Source Type: research