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Current Definition of and Controversial Issues Regarding Postoperative Pancreatic Fistulas
The International Study Group for Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) made the first attempt to standardize the outcome measure of fistulas in the field of pancreatic surgery by publishing the definition and classification of postoperative pancreatic fistulas ...
Giovanni Marchegiani+3 more
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Institutional Outcomes following Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Autotransplantation in Children [PDF]
Purpose: Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is used to treat debilitating chronic pancreatitis (CP) and acute recurrent pancreatitis (ARP) that has failed medical and endoscopic therapy.
Sekoulopoulos, Stephen P
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A multivariable logistic regression model was performed using covariates that were significant in the bivariable analyses, including bile duct cancer, longer operative times, and greater blood loss. Prefrail or frail status combined with sarcopenia remained significant in this model (OR 4.74; 95% CI, 1.10–20.29; p = 0.04).
Norifumi Harimoto+9 more
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Is Surgery in Autoimmune Pancreatitis Always a Failure?
Autoimmune pancreatitis is a rare form of chronic pancreatitis of presumed autoimmune etiology. Due to significant overlap in clinical and imaging characteristics, misdiagnosis as a pancreatic malignancy is common.
Hana Zavrtanik, Aleš Tomažič
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Experiences in Central Pancreatectomy
<i>Background:</i> Non-cancerous pancreatic lesions have been increasing, and function-preserving pancreatectomy may be an adequate approach to them. Recent advanced experience of major pancreatectomy has stimulated interest in central pancreatectomy (CP).
Myung Wook Kim+5 more
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Adjuvant completion with early initiation may contribute to the improved survival of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Abstract Aim To evaluate the prognostic effect of initiation timing and completion of adjuvant therapy in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Kenjiro Okada+9 more
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The adequate regulation of postoperative serum glucose level (SGL) is widely accepted; however, the effects for non-diabetic patients who underwent major pancreatic surgery have not yet been established.
Okjoo Lee+8 more
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Arterial Mycotic Aneurysm and Rupture: A Potentially Fatal Complication of Pancreas Transplantation in Diabetes Mellitus [PDF]
• Mycotic aneurysm at the site of a Carrel patch arterial anastomosis occurred in four patients who had undergone whole pancreas transplantation 2.5 to 14.5 months previously.
Carroll, PB+5 more
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Prolonged administration of antimicrobial prophylaxis might not be effective to prevent surgical site infections after distal pancreatectomy compared to intraoperative or up to 24‐h administration. Abstract Background Antimicrobial prophylaxis is routinely administered in patients undergoing distal pancreatectomy, with cephalosporins being the most ...
Kenjiro Okada+8 more
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Pancreatectomy for Chronic Pancreatitis
Of one hundred and forty-nine patients (101 male and 48 female) 4-67 years of age, 117 were alcoholics and underwent pancreatectomy because of episodic or continuous abdominal pain or complications or chronic pancreatitis. Nineteen patients underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy, seventy-seven 80-95% distal resection, anf fifty-three 40-80% distal ...
Charles F. Frey+2 more
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