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Nasogastric Drainage May Be Unnecessary after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Comparison of Routine vs Selective Decompression

John W. Kunstman, Nicholas D. Klemen, Annabelle L. Fonseca, Deborah L. Araya, Ronald R. Salem

Journal of the American College of Surgeons · 2013 · 46 citations · 26 references

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Routine postoperative nasogastric decompression in patients undergoing PD appears unnecessary in many cases, and can adversely impact postoperative course. Selective NGT usage seems an appropriate treatment strategy.

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Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) after pancreatic surgery: A suggested definition by the International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS)

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1423 Pancreaticoduodenectomies for Pancreatic Cancer: A Single-Institution Experience

Jordan M. Winter, John L. Cameron, Kurtis A. Campbell et al. · Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery · 2006 · 1.5K citations

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Assessment of Complications After Pancreatic Surgery

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