Modified puestow lateral pancreaticojejunostomy.

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Journal Article (Review)

INTRODUCTION: There are various surgical options for the treatment of pain associated with chronic pancreatitis. The modified Puestow lateral pancreaticojejunostomy has been proven to be effective in ameliorating symptoms and expediting return to normal lifestyle while maintaining a low rate of morbidity and mortality. However, the debate regarding which surgical treatment provides the best outcomes is controversial. OBJECTIVES: The aims of this manuscript are to identify the patient population for which the Puestow benefits the most and discuss the pertinent technical aspects of the surgical procedure.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Ceppa, EP; Pappas, TN

Published Date

  • May 2009

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 13 / 5

Start / End Page

  • 1004 - 1008

PubMed ID

  • 18622654

Pubmed Central ID

  • 18622654

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1873-4626

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/s11605-008-0590-z

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States