Management of duodenal perforation or fistula by intubation with the Levy drain. Surgical technique and postoperative management.

摘要

The causes of peritonitis originating from duodenal pathology are multiple: these can be secondary (perforated duodenal ulcer, diverticular perforation, acute necrotizing pancreatitis) or tertiary (duodenal suture line leak, postoperative or post-endoscopic injury)[1].