ISSN:
1436-0691
Keywords:
pancreaticoduodenectomy
;
pancreaticobiliary drainage
;
retrograde transhepatic pancreaticobiliary drainage (RTPBD) tube
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Decompression of the gastrointestinal tract and drainage of the pancreatic juice and bile are important procedures for the prevention of postoperative complications following pancreaticoduodenectomy. We have developed a new Y-silicone tube which enables the drainage of both the pancreatic juice and the bile through the same transhepatic route. This Y-tube, which we have called a retrograde transhepatic pancreaticobiliary drainage (RTPBD) tube, was employed for duodenopancreatectomized patients. While the Y-tubes were in situ, we did not experience any complications such as hemobilia or ascending cholangitis. The Y-tube is safe and efficient for drainage and can be employed for any patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01235928
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