Puestow procedure - Wikipedia
The Puestow procedure (also known as a Puestow-Gillesby procedure, or a lateral pancreaticojejunostomy) is a surgical technique used in the treatment of chronic pancreatitis. It involves a side-to-side anastomosis of the pancreatic duct and the jejunum. [1]
Pancreaticojejunostomy—a review of modern techniques
Jan 23, 2020 · Pancreaticojejunal anastomosis is one of the most demanding procedures in surgery. Up to now, no technique has been proven to reduce the incidence of POPF when compared to the other methods. The aim of this review was to provide a concise and illustrated description of the most recent methods of pancreaticojejunostomy.
Longitudinal Pancreaticojejunostomy (Puestow Procedure)
In 1958, Puestow and Gillesby introduced the lateral (longitudinal) pancreaticojejunostomy (LPJ), which consists of a longitudinal incision of the pancreatic duct and implantation of the tail...
Pancreaticojejunostomy - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Traditionally a pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) is the standard method of pancreatic reconstruction. However leaks from this anastomosis lead to morbidity like intra abdominal collections, bleeding, abscess and fistula formation and is probably the most important cause of mortality after PD.
Puestow Procedure | MUSC Health | Charleston SC
During a Puestow procedure, also known as a lateral pancreaticojejunostomy, the abdomen is opened with an incision from the lower breastbone to the belly button. The pancreas is exposed and the main pancreatic duct is opened from the head to the tail of the pancreas.
Pancreaticojejunostomy-a review of modern techniques
Purpose: The aim of this review was to provide a concise and illustrated description of the most recent methods of pancreaticojejunostomy. Their development was directly related to the still ongoing search by surgeons for such a technique of anastomosis that would eliminate the problem of POPF.
The Puestow Procedure: How I Do It - Journal of Gastrointestinal …
Oct 24, 2012 · The Puestow procedure, also called lateral pancreaticojejunostomy, has been the mainstay of surgical therapy for dilated duct chronic pancreatitis for decades.
Puestow Procedure - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
The Puestow procedure is a longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy procedure that is used to decompress a dilated, obstructed pancreatic duct for relief of pain from chronic pancreatitis.
Pancreaticojejunostomy . Pancreatic fistula . Anastomosis. Introduction. Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is one of the greatest chal-lenges in gastrointestinal surgery, with mortality < 5% in high-volume centers, and even 50% of perioperative compli-cations [1, 2].
Longitudinal Pancreaticojejunostomy for Pancreaticodigestive …
Nov 23, 2021 · In chronic pancreatitis, longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy (LPJ) is the treatment of choice for patients with a dilated main pancreatic duct (MPD) without an inflammatory mass in the pancreatic head. This procedure is associated with low morbidity and mortality rates.
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