Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 14, 2026
12:07
Laparoscopic Radical Antegrade Modular Pancreatosplenectomy via Dorsal-Caudal Artery Approach for Pancreatic Neck-Body Cancer
Published on: November 18, 2022
[Conservative surgical treatment after complete pancreatic neck rupture]
V Bridoux1, H Khalil, O Foulatier
1Service de Chirurgie Générale et Digestive, CHU de Rouen, Rouen, France.
Journal De Chirurgie
|July 4, 2007
Summary
Conservative surgery successfully treated a complete pancreatic neck rupture after blunt trauma, preserving endocrine function. This approach offers a viable alternative for managing complex pancreatic injuries.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Innovation
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Pancreatic neck rupture is a severe injury often requiring extensive surgical intervention.
- Complete pancreatic neck rupture presents unique challenges in surgical management.
- Conservative surgical approaches for such injuries are less commonly reported.
Observation:
- A patient sustained a complete pancreatic neck rupture following blunt abdominal trauma.
- Diagnosis was confirmed via computed tomography (CT) scan 24 hours post-injury.
- The patient underwent a conservative surgical repair involving suture of the cephalic remnant and Roux-en-Y pancreaticojejunostomy.
Findings:
- The conservative surgical technique was successfully implemented for complete pancreatic neck rupture.
- The patient experienced an uneventful postoperative recovery.
- Endocrine function was preserved, with no diabetes development during an 18-month follow-up period.
Implications:
- This case highlights the efficacy of a conservative surgical strategy for complete pancreatic neck rupture.
- Preserving pancreatic endocrine function is a significant benefit of this approach.
- The technique may offer a less invasive option for managing pancreatic trauma, reducing long-term complications.