Management of pancreatic fistulas

Jeffrey A Blatnik; Jeffrey M Hardacre

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2013.02.011

Management of pancreatic fistulas

Surg Clin North Am. 2013 Jun;93(3):611-7. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2013.02.011. Epub 2013 Mar 22.

Authors

Jeffrey A Blatnik¹, Jeffrey M Hardacre

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.

PMID: 23632147
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2013.02.011

Abstract

The management of pancreatic fistulas can be complex and mandates a multidisciplinary approach. Basic principles of fistula control/patient stabilization, delineation of ductal anatomy, and definitive therapy remain of paramount importance.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
Drainage / methods
Humans
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic Fistula / diagnosis
Pancreatic Fistula / etiology
Pancreatic Fistula / therapy*
Pancreaticojejunostomy
Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
Postoperative Complications / therapy
Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic