Post-operative peritonitis (PP) is a life-threatening hospital-acquired intra-abdominal
infection with high rates of mortality. Diffuse PP remains a challenge for surgeons. Prognosis …

Background Duodenal stump fistula (DSF) is the most severe surgical complication after
gastrectomy. This study was designed to assess the incidence, to observe the …

Duodenal perforation consequent to prior surgery is a rare but severe complication carrying
serious consequences if not promptly managed. This study aims to identify the best …

Introduction A common feature of external duodenal fistulae is the devastating effect of the
duodenal content rich in bile and pancreatic juice on nearby tissues with therapy-resistant …

Background Duodenal stump fistula (DSF) is a severe complication of gastrectomy. Although
nonsurgical therapy is preferred, surgery is still mandatory in one third of DSF patients. The …

INTRODUCTION: Tube decompression of the duodenum is an old but underutilized
technique known to decrease morbidity and mortality in patients with difficult to manage …

Purpose We evaluated the clinical outcomes of the non-operative management of post-
gastrectomy duodenal stump leakage in patients with gastric cancer. Materials and Methods …

Background Duodenal stump fistula (DSF) after gastrectomy is a complication with a high
mortality rate. We report a series of patients with postoperative DSF treated with …

AIM To prospectively study the outcome of difficult gastroduodenal perforations (GDPs)
treated by triple tube drainage (TTD) in order to standardize the procedure. METHODS …

Introduction: Duodenal stump fistula (DSF) after gastrectomy has a low incidence but a high
morbidity and mortality, and is therefore one of the most aggressive and feared …