Early reoperation following pancreaticoduodenectomy: impact on morbidity, mortality, and long-term survival

Abstract Background Reoperation following PD is a surrogate marker for a complex post-operative course and may lead to devastating consequences. We evaluate the indications for early reoperation following PD and analyze its effect on short- and long-term outcome. Methods Four hundred and thirty-thre...

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Main Authors: Yonatan Lessing, Niv Pencovich, Nadav Nevo, Nir Lubezky, Yaacov Goykhman, Richard Nakache, Guy Lahat, Joseph M. Klausner, Ido Nachmany
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-019-1569-9