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Hughes DLL, Hughes A, Gordon-Weeks AN, Silva MA. Continuous drain irrigation as a risk mitigation strategy for postoperative pancreatic fistula: a meta-analysis. Surgery 2024; 176:180-188. [PMID: 38734504 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2024.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Postoperative pancreatic fistula serves as the principle cause for the morbidity and mortality observed after pancreatectomy. Continuous drain irrigation as a treatment strategy for infected pancreatic necrosis has previously been described; however, its role adter pancreatectomy has yet to be determined. The aim of this study was to determine whether continuous drain irrigation reduces postoperative pancreatic fistula. METHODS A meta-analysis of the pre-existing literature was performed. The primary end point was whether continuous drain irrigation reduced postoperative pancreatic fistula after pancreatectomy. The secondary end point evaluated its impact on postoperative morbidity, mortality, and length of stay. RESULTS Nine articles involving 782 patients were included. Continuous drain irrigation use was associated with a statistically significant reduction in postoperative pancreatic fistula rates (odds ratio [95% confidence interval] 0.40 [0.19-0.82], P = .01). Upon subgroup analysis, a significant reduction in clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula was also noted (odds ratio 0.37 [0.20-0.66], P = .0008). A reduction in postoperative complications was also observed-delayed gastric emptying (0.45 [0.24-0.84], P = .01) and the need for re-operation (0.33 [0.11-0.96], P = .04). This reduction in postoperative complications translated into a reduced length of stay (mean difference -2.62 [-4.97 to -0.26], P = .03). CONCLUSION Continuous drain irrigation after pancreatectomy is a novel treatment strategy with a limited body of published evidence. After acknowledging the limitations of the data, initial analysis would suggest that it may serve as an effective risk mitigation strategy against postoperative pancreatic fistula. Further research in a prospective context utilizing patient risk stratification for fistula development is, however, required to define its role within clinical practice.
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Affiliation(s)
- Daniel L L Hughes
- Department of Hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Acute Medicine, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom; Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Pergolini I, Scheufele F, Demir E, Schorn S, Friess H, Ceyhan GO, Demir IE. Continuous irrigation after pancreatectomy: a systematic review. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:348. [PMID: 37659027 PMCID: PMC10474975 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-03070-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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PURPOSE Prevention and management of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) after pancreatic resections is still an unresolved issue. Continuous irrigation of the peripancreatic area is frequently used to treat necrotizing pancreatitis, but its use after elective pancreatic surgery is not well-known. With this systematic review, we sought to evaluate the current knowledge and expertise regarding the use of continuous irrigation in the surgical area to prevent or treat POPF after elective pancreatic resections. METHODS A systematic search of the literature was conducted according to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, screening the databases of Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Ovid MEDLINE. Because of the heterogeneity of the included articles, a statistical inference could not be performed and the literature was reviewed only descriptively. The study was pre-registered online (OSF Registry). RESULTS Nine studies were included. Three studies provided data regarding the prophylactic use of continuous irrigation after distal and limited pancreatectomies. Here, patients after irrigation showed a lower rate of clinically relevant POPF, related complications, lengths of stay, and mortality. Six other papers reported the use of local lavage to treat clinically relevant POPF and subsequent fluid collections, with successful outcomes. CONCLUSION In the current literature, only a few publications are focused on the use of continuous irrigation after pancreatic resection to prevent or manage POPF. The included studies showed promising results, and this technique may be useful in patients at high risk of POPF. Further investigations and randomized trials are needed.
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- Ilaria Pergolini
- Department of Surgery, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site, Munich, Germany
- CRC 1321 Modelling and Targeting Pancreatic Cancer, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site, Munich, Germany
- CRC 1321 Modelling and Targeting Pancreatic Cancer, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site, Munich, Germany
- CRC 1321 Modelling and Targeting Pancreatic Cancer, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site, Munich, Germany
- CRC 1321 Modelling and Targeting Pancreatic Cancer, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site, Munich, Germany
- CRC 1321 Modelling and Targeting Pancreatic Cancer, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General Surgery, HPB-Unit, School of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site, Munich, Germany.
- CRC 1321 Modelling and Targeting Pancreatic Cancer, Munich, Germany.
- Department of General Surgery, HPB-Unit, School of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Else Kröner Clinician Scientist Professor for Translational Pancreatic Surgery, Munich, Germany.
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Naragund AV, Muddasetty R, Kumar SS. Revisiting the Conundrum: A Case Report on Trauma Whipple's Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Cureus 2022; 14:e27189. [PMID: 36039270 PMCID: PMC9395760 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.27189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Despite its rarity, pancreatic trauma is a serious condition because of its retroperitoneal location, association with other organ injuries, and complex bilio-vascular anatomy. Even less common are isolated pancreatic injuries. In grade four injuries, there is a debate over resectional vs. non-resectional management and appropriate treatment is particularly difficult. Here we discuss a patient with grade four pancreatic injury with pancreatic ascites presenting four days after the incident and traumatic pancreatitis. She underwent pylorus-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy and recovered well with acceptable morbidity.
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