Management of complications following pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Pancreaticoduodenectomy remains a formidable procedure, with low mortality rates in experienced hands. Postoperative complications following pancreaticoduodenectomy are common, and their prompt recognition and appropriate management are of great importance in contributing to a successful outcome for the majority of patients.
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Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
D018784:Abdominal Abscess / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005746:Gastric Emptying; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010185:Pancreatic Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D016577:Pancreaticoduodenectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology