Risk Factors for Post-Pancreaticoduodenectomy Bleeding and Finding an Innovative Approach to Treatment

Abstract

The placement of metallic clips on the gastroduodenal artery stump during a pancreaticoduodenectomy is helpful in identifying overlooked intermittent sentinel bleeding during angiography. Transarterial embolization for gastroduodenal artery bleeding could not guarantee against hepatic failure. The intravascular placement of a covered stent is the preferred procedure to avoid the complete interruption of arterial blood supply to the liver.