SynthesisBMC gastroenterology2018
Braun anastomosis lowers the incidence of delayed gastric emptying following pancreaticoduodenectomy: a meta-analysis.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy and safety of Braun enteroenterostomy in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Pooled it
- Single-loop versus double-loop reconstruction after pancreatoduodenectomy: Does it impact on the risk of postoperative pancreatic fistula?Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery · 2026Article
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- Splenic vein resection is not a risk factor for delayed gastric emptying after pancreaticoduodenectomy with combined resection of the portal or superior mesenteric vein.Surgery today · 2025Article
- Risk stratification of clinically relevant delayed gastric emptying after pancreaticoduodenectomy.BMC surgery · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundDelayed gastric emptying (DGE) is one of the most frequent complications following pancreaticoduodenectomy. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of Braun enteroenterostomy on DGE following pancreaticoduodenectomy.
methodsA systematic review of the literature was performed to identify relevant studies. Statistical analysis was carried out using Review Manager software 5.3.
resultsEleven studies involving 1672 patients (1005 in Braun group and 667 in non-Braun group) were included in the meta-analysis. Braun enteroenterostomy was associated with a statistically significant reduction in overall DGE (odds ratios [OR] 0.32, 95% confidence intervals [CI] 0.24 to 0.43; P <0.001), clinically significant DGE (OR 0.27, 95% CI 0.15 to 0.51; P <0.001), bile leak (OR 0.50, 95% CI 0.29 to 0.86; P = 0.01), and length of hospital stay (weighted mean difference -1.66, 95% CI -2.95 to 00.37; P = 0.01).
conclusionsBraun enteroenterostomy minimizes the rate and severity of DGE following pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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