Role of Pyloric Exclusion in Duodenal Trauma - Historical Perspective | Zendy

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Role of Pyloric Exclusion in Duodenal Trauma - Historical Perspective

Author(s) -

Munir Ahmad Rathore,

Zafarullah Chaudhry,

Abdul Majeed Chaudhry

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

annals of king edward medical university

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2079-7192

pISSN - 2079-0694

DOI - 10.21649/akemu.v9i4.1355

Subject(s) - medicine , incidence (geometry) , perspective (graphical) , duodenum , general surgery , surgery , medline , intensive care medicine , physics , artificial intelligence , computer science , law , political science , optics

Background: Majority of duodenal injuries requires simple repair. Pyloric exclusion is recommended for injuries involving 50-70% of circumference. This adjunct procedure has specific complications. The benefit is uncertain. This review article assesses the benefit of the procedure Methods: Published literature over the last two decades was reviewed. It was sourced from indexed journals and Medline. Conclusion: The role remains equivocal. Perhaps some advantage in delayed or failed duodenal repair. The incidence of complications may be substantial.

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