title: Splenic vein graft for the reconstruction of the mesenteric-portal trunk after gastroduodenopancreatectomy.
abstract: Resection of the confluence of the superior mesenteric and portal veins has been performed most frequently in the treatment of adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, in view of the reported positive results, but it can also be used in cases of benign pancreatic neolpasias when they are strongly adhered to the mesenteric-portal trunk. Nevertheless, there is no study on the best type of venous grafts for reconstruction of the mesenteric-portal trunk when required. The choice of graft depends on the preference of the surgeon or the institution. This technical note critically discusses the use of the splenic vein as an option for mesenteric-portal trunk reconstruction after gastroduodenopancreatectomy.
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte State, Brazil.
authors.forename: Enio Campos
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Amico
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte State, Brazil.
authors.forename: José Roberto
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Alves
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte State, Brazil.
authors.forename: Samir Assi
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: João
mesh_terms: D005743:Gastrectomy; D006801:Humans; D008642:Mesenteric Veins / Q000601:surgery*; D016577:Pancreaticoduodenectomy; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000601:surgery*; D013162:Splenic Vein / Q000637:transplantation*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods