Mesh-reinforced pancreaticojejunostomy versus conventional pancreaticojejunostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy: a retrospective study of 126 patients

Abstract Background Pancreatic fistula is a major cause of morbidity and mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy. The aim of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of a newly developed technique, namely mesh-reinforced pancreaticojejunostomy, in comparison with the conventional use of panc...

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Main Authors: Xin Zhong, Xianfa Wang, Junhai Pan, Hepan Zhu, Lihu Gu, Zhaoqi Shi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-018-1365-y