Is delayed gastric emptying following pancreaticoduodenectomy related to pylorus preservation?

Volume: 384, Issue: 4, Pages: 354 - 359
Published: Aug 25, 1999
Abstract
Background: Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) is the most frequent postoperative complication after pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy (PPPD). This prospective, non-randomized study was undertaken to determine whether the incidence of DGE may be reduced by modifying the original reconstructive anatomy with a retrocolic duodenojejunostomy towards an antecolic duodenojejunostomy. Patients and methods: The study was comprised of 51 patients...
Paper Details
Title
Is delayed gastric emptying following pancreaticoduodenectomy related to pylorus preservation?
Published Date
Aug 25, 1999
Volume
384
Issue
4
Pages
354 - 359
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