A new technique of polypropylene mesh-reinforced pancreaticojejunostomy

Am J Surg. 2007 Sep;194(3):413-5. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2006.08.091.

Abstract

Anastomotic leakage of pancreaticojejunostomy is a common problem and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality after pancreatic resection. An appropriate technique to minimize pancreatic leakage is very important. Recently we have performed a safe and simple mesh-reinforced pancreaticojejunostomy, by which a strip of polypropylene mesh is wrapped around the pancreatic stump in order to secure the end-to-end pancreaticojejunal anastomosis. No leakage developed in all 10 patients who received this procedure.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Pancreaticojejunostomy / methods*
  • Polypropylenes*
  • Surgical Mesh*

Substances

  • Polypropylenes