Complications of Whipple surgery: Imaging analysis

Priya Bhosale, Jason Fleming, Aparna Balachandran, Chuslip Charnsangavej, Eric P. Tamm

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Abstract

Background/Aims: The purpose of this article is to describe and illustrate anatomic findings after the Whipple procedure, and the appearance of its complications, on imaging. Conclusion: Knowledge of the cross-sectional anatomy following the Whipple procedure, and clinical findings for associated complications, are essential to rapidly and accurately diagnose such complications on postoperative studies in order to optimize treatment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)273-284
Number of pages12
JournalAbdominal Imaging
Volume38
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2013

Keywords

  • Complications
  • Pancreas
  • Whipple procedure

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Gastroenterology
  • Urology

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