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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2008; 14(38): 5789-5796
Published online Oct 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.5789
Pancreatic fistula after pancreatectomy: Evolving definitions, preventive strategies and modern management
Shailesh V Shrikhande, Melroy A D’Souza
Shailesh V Shrikhande, Melroy A D’Souza, Department of GI and HPB Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai 400-012, India
Author contributions: Shrikhande SV conceptualised the paper, provided important intellectual contributions and modified the manuscript; D’Souza MA wrote the paper and provided intellectual contributions.
Correspondence to: Shailesh V Shrikhande, MS, MD, Associate Professor and Consultant Surgeon, Department of GI and HPB Surgical Oncology, Ernest Borges Marg, Parel, Mumbai 400-012, India. shailushrikhande@hotmail.com
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Received: June 11, 2008
Revised: July 28, 2008
Accepted: August 4, 2008
Published online: October 14, 2008
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