Remnant closure after distal pancreatectomy: current state and future perspectives

Remnant closure after distal pancreatectomy remains a surgical challenge and is still associated with a fistula rate of about 30%. Despite numerous technical modifications including the use of stapling devices, artificial patches and glue components, no important progress has been made concerning th...

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Hauptverfasser: Hackert, Thilo (VerfasserIn) , Büchler, Markus W. (VerfasserIn)
Dokumenttyp: Article (Journal)
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: April 2012
In: The surgeon
Year: 2012, Jahrgang: 10, Heft: 2, Pages: 95-101
ISSN:2405-5840
DOI:10.1016/j.surge.2011.10.003
Online-Zugang:Verlag, Volltext: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.surge.2011.10.003
Verlag, Volltext: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1479666X11001478
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Verfasserangaben:Thilo Hackert, Markus W. Büchler
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Zusammenfassung:Remnant closure after distal pancreatectomy remains a surgical challenge and is still associated with a fistula rate of about 30%. Despite numerous technical modifications including the use of stapling devices, artificial patches and glue components, no important progress has been made concerning this topic within the last decade. Although tissue texture, co-morbidities and the type of resection may influence fistula rate, substantial improvement can probably be reached by further technical modifications. In addition to the avoidance of fistula development, the recognition and management of this complication is essential to achieve good postoperative outcome. The present review summarizes the currently available data on technical approaches, incidence and risk factors for failure of remnant closure, fistula-associated complications and management as well as the future perspectives in this field of surgery.
Beschreibung: Available online 23 November 2011
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Beschreibung:Online Resource
ISSN:2405-5840
DOI:10.1016/j.surge.2011.10.003