Intra-arterial bolus octreotide administration during Whipple procedure in patients with fragile pancreas: A novel technique for safer pancreaticojejunostomy

Volume: 89, Issue: 4, Pages: 268 - 272
Published: Jan 1, 2005
Abstract
Background and Objectives Leakage from the pancreaticojujenostomy is the most serious complication of Whipple. Pancreatic fistula rate is higher in cases of fragile pancreas often seen in duodenal carcinomas and carcinomas of the ampulla of Vater. Octreotide administration has been used for the prevention of fistula formation through the subcutaneous route. Due to its physiologic effects to the pancreatic parenchyma the intra-arterial...
Paper Details
Title
Intra-arterial bolus octreotide administration during Whipple procedure in patients with fragile pancreas: A novel technique for safer pancreaticojejunostomy
Published Date
Jan 1, 2005
Volume
89
Issue
4
Pages
268 - 272
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