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01-09-2011 | How I do it
A Penrose Drain to Help Reflect the Resected “Specimen Side” Jejunum Beneath the Mesenteric Vessels During a Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 9/2011
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Introduction
Reflecting the resected portion of the proximal jejunum behind the mesenteric vessels during a pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple) procedure can be a challenging maneuver.
Methods
We describe a simple technique employing a penrose drain that is sutured to the resected “specimen” portion of the jejunum and then pulling it behind the mesenteric vessels.
Results
Seven patients underwent this procedure over a 2-month period without difficulties.
Conclusions
This simple technique helps simplify one of the key maneuvers in performing a Whipple procedure.