The international surgical journal with global reach

This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

External drainage of pancreatic duct with a stent to reduce leakage rate after pancreaticoduodenectomy: a prospective randomized trial. Ann Surg 2007; 246: 425-433.

Published: 1st January 2007

Authors: Poon RT, Fan ST, Lo CM, Ng KK, Yeun WK, Yeung C et al.

Conclusion

A total of 120 procedures were included. External drainage significantly reduced the rate of pancreatic fistula (6.7 vs. 20 per cent, P=0.032), and reduced hospital stay (17 vs. 23 days, P=0.039).  



 

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