A Randomized Trial on the Efficacy of Prophylactic Active Drainage in Prevention of Complications after Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Conclusion:
Prophylactic active drainage reveals significant reduction in severity of complications associated with pancreatic fistula and might be recommended as an alternative for patients with high risk of developing serious pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - October 19, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Jiang, H., Liu, N., Zhang, M., Lu, L., Dou, R., Qu, L. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research