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[Pancreatic pseudocysts. Our experience with 21 cases treated surgically]
F Mosca1, A Stracqualursi, G Lipari
1Dipartimento di Chirurgia Sezione di Chirurgia Generale e Toracica, Università degli Studi di Catania.
Il Giornale Di Chirurgia
|April 4, 2001
Summary
This study reviewed 21 pancreatic pseudocyst cases. Internal drainage, external drainage, and distal pancreatectomy showed no mortality, with 9.5% morbidity from pancreatic fistulas. Roux-en-Y cystojejunostomy yielded good results.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Abdominal Surgery
Context:
- Pancreatic pseudocysts are a significant complication of pancreatitis.
- Management strategies vary, impacting patient outcomes.
- Optimal surgical approaches require careful consideration.
Purpose:
- To review clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic features of pancreatic pseudocysts.
- To evaluate the outcomes of different surgical drainage techniques.
- To highlight the efficacy of cystojejunostomy with Roux-en-Y loop.
Summary:
- Twenty-one patients with pancreatic pseudocysts were analyzed.
- Treatments included internal drainage (9), external drainage (9), and distal pancreatectomy (3).
- No mortality was observed; morbidity was 9.5% (pancreatic fistulas).
Impact:
- Cystojejunostomy with Roux-en-Y loop demonstrates favorable outcomes for pancreatic pseudocyst management.
- This approach may reduce postoperative complications like pancreatic fistulas.
- Findings contribute to evidence-based guidelines for treating pancreatic pseudocysts.