Management of Complications of Pancreatic Anastomoses

Schmid A, Uder M, Grützmann R, Weber G (2017)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2017

Journal

Zentralblatt für Chirurgie Georg Thieme Verlag

DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-119896

Abstract

Background The pancreatic anastomosis may be the Achilles heel in pancreatic surgery. When a postoperative pancreatic fistula develops, be it mild or severe, in some cases life-threatening, POPF-associated complications can occur. Objectives Possibilities for the prophylaxis, diagnosis and therapy of POPF and POPF-associated complications in an interdisciplinary setting. Results Differentiated diagnostic and therapeutic management of POPF grade A - C is supported by recent studies to reduce morbidity and mortality. Depending on time and severity of POPF and POPF-associated complications, a conservative/interventional or surgical approach is indicated. Conclusion With the precise classification of POPF and POPF-associated complications, interdisciplinary diagnostic and therapeutic management can reduce morbidity and mortality after pancreatic surgery.

Authors with CRIS profile

Michael Uder Lehrstuhl für Diagnostische Radiologie Robert Grützmann Lehrstuhl für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie Georg Weber Department of Surgery

How to cite

APA:

Schmid, A., Uder, M., Grützmann, R., & Weber, G. (2017). Management of Complications of Pancreatic Anastomoses. Zentralblatt für Chirurgie. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-119896

MLA:

Schmid, Axel, et al. "Management of Complications of Pancreatic Anastomoses." Zentralblatt für Chirurgie (2017).

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