Tapering-pressure VAC therapy for wound exudation in POPF after pancreatoduodenectomy: a single-center experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pancreaticoduodenectomy(PD) is the only effective treatment for the peri-ampullar carcinoma. However, postoperative pancreatic fistula(POPF) is the most intractable complication causing relevant mortality. Moreover, pancreatic juice may exude from the wound that would lead to more serious complications. Tapering pressure of wall vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy is considered one of the best treatment to wound exudation. Here, we report on a single center series of 5 POPF cases accompanying wound exudation following open or Laparoscopic-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy, successfully managed by VAC.

Methods

We enrolled all patients who experienced POPF ensuing wound exudation following open or Laparoscopic-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy (OPD or LAPD) and received

SUBMITTER: Liu GH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12287089 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature