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World J Gastrointest Surg. May 27, 2022; 14(5): 521-524
Published online May 27, 2022. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v14.i5.521
Published online May 27, 2022. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v14.i5.521
Applying refined pancreaticogastrostomy techniques in pancreatic trauma
Jake Krige, Marc Bernon, Eduard Jonas, Department of Surgery, University of Cape Town Health Sciences Faculty, Cape Town 7925, South Africa
Author contributions: Krige J, Bernon M and Jonas E have contributed equally to the writing of this letter to the editor and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.
Corresponding author: Eduard Jonas, MBChB, PhD, Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Cape Town Health Sciences Faculty, Anzio Road, Cape Town 7925, South Africa. eduard.jonas@uct.ac.za
Received: July 31, 2021
Peer-review started: July 31, 2021
First decision: October 3, 2021
Revised: November 10, 2021
Accepted: April 29, 2022
Article in press: April 29, 2022
Published online: May 27, 2022
Processing time: 297 Days and 13.2 Hours
Peer-review started: July 31, 2021
First decision: October 3, 2021
Revised: November 10, 2021
Accepted: April 29, 2022
Article in press: April 29, 2022
Published online: May 27, 2022
Processing time: 297 Days and 13.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: In the elective setting a number of different pancreatic anastomotic methods have been proposed with variations in the site of implantation (stomach or jejunum), the anastomotic technique and the use of pancreatic duct stenting. These techniques need to be adapted to the prevailing operative circumstances. We recommend a pancreaticogastrostomy rather than a pancreaticojejunostomy in the presence of severe shock, pro