Intra-pancreatic distal cholangiocarcinoma and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a common short and long-term prognosis?

The aim of the study was to compare histological features, postoperative outcomes, and long-term prognostic factors after pancreaticoduodenectomy for distal cholangiocarcinoma and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. From 2005 to 2017, 188 pancreaticoduodenectomies (pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma n = 151, distal cholangiocarcinoma n = 37) were included. Postoperative outcomes were compared after matching on pancreatic gland texture and main pancreatic duct size.

Seasonal variations in cardiac implantable electronic device infections.

Infections of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) have increased over the past decade. However, the impact of the climate on CIED infections is unknown. To determine whether there is a seasonal variation in CIED infections.

C-Reactive Protein on Postoperative Day 1 Is a Reliable Predictor of Pancreas-Specific Complications After Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Background: Postoperative pancreatic fistula and pancreas-specific complications have a significant influence on patient management and outcomes after pancreatoduodenectomy. The aim of the study was to assess the value of serum C-reactive protein on the postoperative day 1 as early predictor of pancreatic fistula and pancreas-specific complications.

Methods: Between 2013 and 2016, 110 patients underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Venous Resection in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Impact of Surgical Experience on Early Postoperative Courses.

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of surgical experience on early postoperative courses after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) with venous resection.

Patients And Methods: From 2005 to 2014, 134 patients were analyzed, 62 and 72 patients were resected in periods 1 (2005-2009) and 2 (2010-2014) respectively; 115 and 19 patients underwent PD with venous resection in high- and low-volume center groups respectively.

Results: Of the entire cohort, mortality rate was 4%.

Comparison of epicardial vs. endocardial reimplantation in pacemaker-dependent patients with device infection.

Aims: Reimplantation of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) after extraction due to device infection is a major issue in pacemaker-dependent patients. We compared in-hospital and long-term outcomes with two techniques: epicardial reimplantation (EPI) before CIED extraction and temporary pacing (TP) with a view to delayed endocardial reimplantation.

Methods And Results: Two cohorts of consecutive pacemaker-dependent patients who underwent transvenous lead extraction at our tertiary centre were included in this retrospective cohort study.