Evolving the Paradigm of Early Drain Removal Following Pancreatoduodenectomy

Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Pages: 135 - 144
Published: Nov 7, 2018
Abstract
Recent data illustrates improved outcomes when adhering to early drain removal following pancreatoduodenectomy (PD). This study aims to explore the potential benefits of expanding the timeframe for early drain removal. Six hundred forty PDs were originally managed by selective drain placement and early removal. Outcomes were reappraised in the framework of a novel proposal; intraoperative drains were omitted based on a low-risk profile (Fistula...
Paper Details
Title
Evolving the Paradigm of Early Drain Removal Following Pancreatoduodenectomy
Published Date
Nov 7, 2018
Volume
23
Issue
1
Pages
135 - 144
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