Management of duodenal stump fistula after gastrectomy for malignant disease: a systematic review of the literature

Management of duodenal stump fistula after gastrectomy for malignant disease: a systematic review of the literature

Abstract Background Duodenal stump fistula (DSF) remains one of the most serious complications following subtotal or total gastrectomy, as it endangers patient’s life. DSF is related to high mortality (16–20%) and morbidity (75%) rates. DSF-related morbidity always leads to longer hospitalization ti...

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Main Authors: Maurizio Zizzo, Lara Ugoletti, Lorenzo Manzini, Carolina Castro Ruiz, Gabriela Elisa Nita, Magda Zanelli, Loredana De Marco, Giulia Besutti, Rocco Scalzone, Romano Sassatelli, Valerio Annessi, Antonio Manenti, Claudio Pedrazzoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Duodenal stump
Fistula
Gastric cancer
Gastrectomy
Management
Treatment
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-019-0520-x

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