title: Restoration of continuity following pancreaticoduodenectomy.
abstract: Current controversies surrounding restoration of gastrointestinal continuity after pancreaticoduodenectomy are reviewed. The optimum method of reconstruction following this procedure remains debatable, particularly with regard to the pancreatic anastomosis. Pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy is increasing in popularity. Pancreaticogastrostomy is associated with at least as low a morbidity rate as pancreaticojejunostomy and is a safe alternative.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Natal, Durban, South Africa.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Madiba
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Thomson
mesh_terms: D000713:Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y; D006801:Humans; D016577:Pancreaticoduodenectomy / Q000379:methods*