[Complications following duodenopancreatectomy in chronic pancreatitis]

42 partial and 5 total duodenopancreatectomies performed during the last ten years are reported. Complications--fistula, abscess, bleeding, insufficiency--occurred in 21 cases (46.5%). In 11 patients reoperation becomes necessary (23.4%) 6 patients died (12.7%). The advantages of primary partial duodenopancreatectomy comparing to other surgical procedures are discussed. Some surgical techniques in reducing the complication rate are recommended.