Pancreas-sparing, ampulla-preserving duodenectomy for major duodenal (D1-D2) perforations.

CONCLUSION: Pancreas-sparing, ampulla-preserving D1-D2 duodenectomy for emergency treatment of major duodenal perforations is feasible and associated with satisfactory outcomes.
PMID: 30024637 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The British Journal of Surgery - July 19, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Di Saverio S, Segalini E, Birindelli A, Todero S, Podda M, Rizzuto A, Tugnoli G, Biondi A Tags: Br J Surg Source Type: research