In Situ vs Ex Situ Pancreatic Duct Stents of Duct-to-Mucosa Pancreaticojejunostomy After Pancreaticoduodenectomy With Billroth I–Type Reconstruction

Pancreatic fistula is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy, and an external stent of pancreaticojejunostomy has been recommended to prevent pancreatic fistula.Duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy should not require placement of an external stent.Nonrandomized control study.University hospital.Seventy-four patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy with duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy were allocated to...