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World J Gastrointest Surg. May 27, 2024; 16(5): 1467-1469
Published online May 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i5.1467
Published online May 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i5.1467
Resection and reconstruction in high-grade pancreatic head injuries
Jake Krige, Eduard Jonas, HPB Surgery, University of Cape Town Health Sciences Faculty, Cape Town 7925, Western Cape, South Africa
Andrew John Nicol, Trauma Center, Department of Surgery, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town 7925, Western Cape, South Africa
Pradeep Harkson Navsaria, Department of Surgery, Trauma Center, Groote Schuur Hosp, Cape Town 7925, Western Cape, South Africa
Author contributions: Krige JE and Jonas E contributed equally to this work; Krige JE and Jonas EG designed the research study; Krige JE, Jonas EG, Nicol AJ and Navsaria PH analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jake Krige, FACS, FRCS (Ed), MBChB, MSc, PhD, Emeritus Professor, HPB Surgery, University of Cape Town Health Sciences Faculty, Anzio Road, Observatory, Cape Town 7925, Western Cape, South Africa. jej.krige@uct.ac.za
Received: October 13, 2023
Revised: February 3, 2024
Accepted: April 18, 2024
Published online: May 27, 2024
Processing time: 222 Days and 22.6 Hours
Revised: February 3, 2024
Accepted: April 18, 2024
Published online: May 27, 2024
Processing time: 222 Days and 22.6 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This study by Chui et al adds further important evidence in the treatment of high-grade pancreatic injuries and endorses the concept of the model of pancreatic trauma care designed to optimize treatment, minimize morbidity and enhance survival in patients with complex pancreatic injuries.