Pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy due to compression of the superior mesenteric vessels: a case report
Abstract Background Pancreatic fistula is a common complication after pancreaticoduodenectomy, which could be caused by: soft pancreatic tissue, pancreatic duct diameter < 3 mm and body mass index ≥25 kg/m2. Here we report a case of pancreatic fistula due to obstruction of the jejunal loop due to...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-020-00828-2 |