In this issue of Surgery, Wente et al
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propose a consensus definition of delayed gastric emptying (DGE) after pancreatic
surgery. This is the third in a series of articles published by the International
Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) aimed at standardizing the reporting of
complications that follow pancreatic resection. The 2 other articles, previously published
in this journal, dealt with the definition of pancreatic fistulae
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and of postpancreatectomy hemorrhage.
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References
- Delayed gastric emptying after pancreatic surgery: a suggested definition by the International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS).Surgery. 2007; 142: 761-768
- Postoperative pancreatic fistula: an international study group (ISGPF) definition.Surgery. 2005; 138: 8-13
- Pospancreatectomy hemorrhage (PPH): an International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) definition.Surgery. 2007; 142: 20-25
- Clinical and surgical factors influencing delayed gastric emptying after pyloric-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy.Hepatogastroenterology. 2005; 52: 143-148
- Middle pancreatectomy: indications, short-and long-term operative outcomes.Ann Surg. 2007; 246: 69-76
- Distal pancreatectomy: risk factors for surgical failure in 302 consecutive cases.Ann Surg. 2007; 245: 573-582
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Accepted:
August 25,
2007
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© 2007 Mosby, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
