Pancreatic fistula and/or intra-abdominal fluid collection Digestive System Other diseases of pancreas
Conditions
Interventions
Distal pancreatectomy was performed in both groups. In the control group the pancreatic stump was closed by a stapler. In the intervention group the pancreatic remnant was first closed by a stapler th
Sponsors
Petz Aladar Teaching Hospital (Hungary)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18 to 80 years, either sex 2. Distal pancreatectomy is indicated because of a benign or malignant tumour of the pancreas, chronic pancreatitis or malignant neoplasm of other organs infiltrating the pancreas, provided the parenchyma of the pancreas is suitable for stapling
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Aged under the age of 18 or over the age of 80 years 2. Too thick or wide parenchyma of the pancreas 3. Death in the first 72 hours of the post-operative period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The rate of post-operative pancreatic fistula and intra-abdominal fluid collection. The 3-month post-operative period was analysed. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The rate of re-interventions, either surgical or radiological 2. Length of hospital stay The 3-month post-operative period was analysed. | — |
Countries
Hungary
Outcome results
None listed