Comparison of early results for pancreato-jejunal and pancreato-gastric anastomosis after pancreatoduodenectomy
Górka, Z.; Lampe, P.; Kabat, J.; Wojtyczka, A.; Lesiecka, M.
Wiadomosci Lekarskie 50 Suppl 1 Pt 2: 145-149
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-5147 PMID: 9424862 Document Number: 475743
The aim of the study was to compare two types of anastomosis of the pancreatic stump with the digestive tract after pancreatoduodenectomy. 64 patients have been studied. Eighteen of them underwent pancreatoduodenectomy followed by the anastomosis of the pancreatic stump with the posterior wall of the stomach, in 46 patients pancreato-jejunal anastomosis has been done. Short term results of those two types of anastomosis did not differ significantly. Pancreato-gastric anastomosis seems to be technically easier, can be endoscopically controlled and does not impair recovery of gastric motility.