Pancreaticojejunal Anastomotic Stent-Related Complications afterPancreaticoduodenectomy. Review of the Literature

Published: Jan 1, 2015
Abstract
The placement of a stent in the Wirsung across the anastomosis is widely accepted to perform pancreaticojejunostomy during pancreaticoduodenectomy. Beyond being related to pancreaticojejunal anastomosis failure, stent placement can lead to other complications. Stent migration, stenosis of the pancreatic duct, obstruction, stent occlusion, intestinal obstruction, or fracture of the stent are reported as late complications after...
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Title
Pancreaticojejunal Anastomotic Stent-Related Complications afterPancreaticoduodenectomy. Review of the Literature
Published Date
Jan 1, 2015
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