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.
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.
Authors: Martin Huťan; Christian Bartko; Roman Slyško; Jaroslav Sekáč; Augustín Prochotský; Ivan Majeský; Ján Skultéty Journal: Int J Surg Case Rep Date: 2014-09-10