Table 3 Clinical characteristics of the duodenal leaks
n | % | |
|---|---|---|
Principal diagnostic method for the duodenal leak | ||
Bile-stained drainage from periduodenal drain | 27 | 54 |
Found at reoperation | 10 | 20 |
Positive methylene blue test | 6 | 12 |
Imaging | 5 | 10 |
Bile-stained drainage from wound | 2 | 4 |
Location of the duodenal leak | ||
Intraperitoneal | 45 | 90 |
Retroperitoneal | 5 | 10 |
Part 1 of the duodenum | 26 | 52 |
Part 2 of the duodenum | 18 | 36 |
Part 3 of the duodenum | 6 | 12 |
Type of the duodenal leak | ||
Suture line dehiscence | 24 | 48 |
Duodenal stump | 11 | 22 |
Duodenal anastomotic dehiscence | 7 | 14 |
Associated with acute pancreatitis | 4 | 8 |
After ERCP* or removal of a duodenal stent | 4 | 8 |