Surgical approach to pancreas injury: A 15 years experience

Akcan A., AKYILDIZ H. Y., Kucuk C., Yilmaz N., Ok E., Sozuer E., ...More

TURKISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.22, no.3, pp.104-108, 2006 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.104-108
  • Keywords: Pancreatic injury, surgery, treatment
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Pancreatic injuries due to trauma are relatively rare. Because of retroperitoneal location of the pancreas, there are difficulties in diagnosis and treatment. Aim of this study is to analyze the treatment outcomes of patients undergoing surgery for pancreatic injuries in our center.