Abstract

Objective To summarize the experience of diagnosis and treatment strategy of pancreatic injury.Methods The data of 36 cases of pancreatic injurics admitted to Fujian Medical University Provincial Clinical College from 1990 to 2011 were analyzed retrospectively.Results 14 cases(39%)were diagnosed preoperatively,and the other cases were diagnosed during the laparotomy.2 cases underwent non-surgical treatment.34 cases underwent surgical treatment,among whom 23 cases underwent pancreatic debridement and drainage,6 cases underwent distal pancreatectomy(4 cases undergoing distal pancreatectomy plus splenectomy included),4 cases underwent distal Roux-Y pancreajejunostomy plus proximal pancreas closure,and 1 case underwent pancreatoduodenectomy.31 cases (86%) were cured,and 5 cases died (14%).Conclusions Most of the pancreatic injury is diagnosed through laparotomy.Surgical opcration is the main approach to treat pancreatic injury.Nonsurgical treatment is primarily limited to grade Ⅰ and Ⅱ pancreatic injury without obvious peritonitis,major pancreatic duct injury,and associated injuries.Surgical procedure should be selected based on the grading scale of pancreatic injury,associated injuries and overall conditions of the patient. Key words: Pancreas; Injuries; Diagnosis; Surgery

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