Management of postoperative pancreatic fistula:a review of 20 cases / 中国普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the treatment of postoperative pancreatic fistula. Methods The study (retrospectively) reviewed the management of 20 patients with pancreatic fistula. Fifteen patients were treated (conservatively), and 5 patients were treated surgically. Results All of the patients treated conservatively or by (surgery) were cured,and the results were satisfactory. Conclusions The majority of pancreatic fistulas can be cured with conservative management. If the fistula communicates with the main pancreatic duct or fails to heal after 5 months of conservative therapy, operation is necessary.Pancreatic fistulojejunostomy is a simple, safe and effective method.