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Open Access 01-02-2020 | Pancreaticojejunostomy | Review Article

Pancreaticojejunostomy—a review of modern techniques

Authors: Marek Olakowski, Ewa Grudzińska, Sławomir Mrowiec

Published in: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery | Issue 1/2020

Abstract

Background

Pancreaticojejunal anastomosis is one of the most demanding procedures in surgery. Up to now, no technique has been proven to reduce the incidence of POPF when compared to the other methods.

Purpose

The aim of this review was to provide a concise and illustrated description of the most recent methods of pancreaticojejunostomy. Their development was directly related to the still ongoing search by surgeons for such a technique of anastomosis that would eliminate the problem of POPF.

Conclusions

Knowledge of various techniques of anastomosis may help the surgeon to find the most suitable and optimal method of pancreatic-intestinal anastomosis for the patient.

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Title: Pancreaticojejunostomy—a review of modern techniques
Authors: Marek Olakowski
Ewa Grudzińska
Sławomir Mrowiec
Publication date: 01-02-2020
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keyword: Pancreaticojejunostomy
Published in: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery / Issue 1/2020
Print ISSN: 1435-2443
Electronic ISSN: 1435-2451
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-020-01855-6

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Pancreaticojejunostomy—a review of modern techniques

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Background

Purpose

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Purpose

Conclusions

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