Archives of Hellenic Medicine

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01-Oct-2020

Arch Hellen Med, 37(5), September-October 2020, 689-691

CASE REPORT

Vacuum-assisted closure in the treatment of peripancreatic fluid collection after pancreas transplantation

S.M. Dogan,¹ A. Simsek,¹ H. Gurbuz,² T. Piskin¹
¹Department of General Surgery, Turgut Ozal Medical Center, School of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya
²Division of Transplant Coordinator, Turgut Ozal Medical Center, School of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey

Following improvements in immunosuppressive therapy and the reduction of surgical complications, pancreatic transplantation has gained in popularity. The management of peripancreatic fluid collection (PPFC) is a major concern, especially in the case of retroperitoneal implantation. Percutaneous drainage catheters may be ineffective for clearing large pieces of pancreatic debris. The cases are presented here of three patients who were treated successfully with vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) for PPFC after pancreas transplantation.

Key words: Complication, Negative pressure closure, Pancreas transplantation, Pancreatic fistula, Pancreatic leakage, VAC.