4/5 Gastrectomy in Patients Undergoing Pancreaticoduodenectomy Reduces Delayed Gastric Emptying

Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) is a frequent complication after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), impairing oral food intake and reducing the quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 4/5 gastrectomy on DGE after PD.

Source: Journal of Surgical Research - January 23, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Philip C. M üller, Claudio Ruzza, Christoph Kuemmerli, Daniel C. Steinemann, Sascha A. Müller, Ulf Kessler, Kaspar Z'graggen Tags: Gastrointestinal Source Type: research