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ReviewDer Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen2017

[Evidence-based supportive measures to secure pancreatic anastomoses].

O Belyaev, W Uhl

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Review in Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 authors.

O BelyaevKlinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-Universiät Bochum, Gudrunstr. 56, 44791, Bochum, Deutschland. o.belyaev@klinikum-bochum.de.
W UhlKlinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-Universiät Bochum, Gudrunstr. 56, 44791, Bochum, Deutschland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPancreatic anastomosis is the Achilles heel of pancreatic surgery. Despite substantial progress in surgical techniques the rate of postoperative pancreatic fistulas remains very high. For this reason various supportive measures to secure pancreatic anastomoses are of continuing interest.

objectiveThis review presents the newest evidence-based data on supportive measures designed to secure a pancreatic anastomosis. MATERIAL AND

methodsThe most recent meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials and the largest retrospective studies on the role of pancreatic duct stenting, double loop reconstruction, autologous patches and drainage in pancreaticoduodenectomy were taken into account. The value of somatostatin analogues, perioperative nutrition and fluid management is critically discussed.

resultsThe existing body of evidence on supportive measures is insufficient and remains controversial. The use of somatostatin analogues, drainages and restrictive perioperative fluid management has proven effective. In contrast, routine stenting of the pancreatic duct cannot be recommended. Other approaches, such as double loop reconstruction and use of autologous patches lack sufficient evidence.

conclusionMeticulous surgical technique and surgeon experience remain the cornerstones of performing a safe pancreatic anastomosis; however, some additional supportive measures seem to have significant potential and should be further investigated in large and well-designed prospective clinical trials.

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Anastomosis, SurgicalDrainageEvidence-Based MedicineHumansPancreatectomyPancreatic FistulaPancreaticoduodenectomyPostoperative ComplicationsRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRetrospective StudiesSomatostatinWater DeprivationSomatostatinLigamentum teresPancreatic fistulaPancreaticoduodenectomySomatostatin analogueStent

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