Individualized and pancreatic duct diameter-based strategy for pancreaticoenteric anastomosis during pancreaticoduodenectomy

ConclusionsThe individual strategy based on the pancreatic duct diameter might effectively reduce the incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistula and other severe complications of PD. HBPG anastomosis is suitable for patients with pancreatic duct smaller than 3 mm. The size of the pancreatic duct is also one of the considerations for the selection of pancreatic and enteric duct anastomosis.
Source: Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases International - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research