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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2007; 13(45): 6072-6075
Published online Dec 7, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i45.6072
Published online Dec 7, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i45.6072
Polypropylene mesh-reinforced pancreaticojejunostomy for periampullar neoplasm
Di-Yu Huang, Xian-Fa Wang, Wei Zhou, Ying Xin, Yi-Ping Mou, Xiu-Jun Cai, Depatment of Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine of Zhejiang University, Institute of Microinvasive Surgery of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Dr. Xian-Fa Wang, Depatment of Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical School of Zhejiang University, Institute of Microinvasive Surgery of Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou 310016, Zhejiang Province, China. hdysrrsh@hotmail.com
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Received: July 11, 2007
Revised: August 31, 2007
Accepted: October 5, 2007
Published online: December 7, 2007
Revised: August 31, 2007
Accepted: October 5, 2007
Published online: December 7, 2007
Abstract
AIM: To evaluate the effect of polypropylene mesh-reinforced pancreatojejunostomy on pancreatic leakage.
METHODS: Seventeen consecutive patients with paraampullar malignancy received polyprolene mesh-reinforced pancreatodudeonectomy and the Child’s method was used to rebuild the alimentary tract.
RESULTS: The mean time of polyprolene mesh-reinforced pancreatojejunostomy was 22 min. Anastomosis could endure 30-500 cm H2O pressure during operation. All patients recovered without pancreatic leakage.
CONCLUSION: Polyprolene mesh-reinforced pancreato-jejunostomy is a feasible and reliable procedure to prevent pancreatic leakage.