Open AccessAn easier method for performing a pancreaticojejunostomy for the soft pancreas using a fast-absorbable suture
Author(s) -
Kenichi Hakamada,
Shunji Narumi,
Yoshikazu Toyoki,
Masaki Nara,
Kenosuke Ishido,
Takuya Miura,
Norihito Kubo,
Mutsuo Sasaki
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.14.1091
Subject(s) - medicine , anastomosis , absorbable suture , surgery , pancreatic duct , stent , lumen (anatomy) , pancreas , pancreatic fistula , soft tissue , fibrous joint , pancreatitis
To clarify the usefulness of a new method for performing a pancreaticojejunostomy by using a fast-absorbable suture material irradiated polyglactin 910, and a temporary stent tube for a narrow pancreatic duct with a soft pancreatic texture.