The hyperandrogenic state in PCOS appears to have heterogenous origins. Nonobese patients with PCOS have adrenal hyperandrogenism as the underlying mechanism while their obese/ insulin-resistant counterparts have low SHBG and hence an increased fraction of free testosterone.
INTRODUCTIONPancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) is the standard treatment for operable carcinomas of the head of the pancreas, periampullary tumors and in some cases of chronic pancreatitis. Advances in surgical skills and postoperative care have resulted in mortality rates of less than 5%.1 Despite significant improvements in the safety and efficacy of pancreatic surgery, morbidity still remains high in the range of 30% to 65%.2 Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) and Postoperative Pancreatic fistula (POPF) remains the major causes of morbidity.The exact cause of DGE following pancreaticoduodenectomy is not known. It appears to be multifactorial. [3][4][5] Technical factors in the construction of gastroenterostomy have been implicated in the development of DGE. Significant edema or kinking at this anastomosis may be a factor in the development of DGE. 6 ABSTRACT Background: Morbidity following Pancreaticoduodenectomy still remains high. Few studies have shown decrease in morbidity with the addition of Braun Enteroenterostomy (BEE). Aim of the present study was to determine any possible benefit with addition of BE to the standard reconstruction after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Methods: In this prospective randomized controlled study, all patients who underwent Pancreaticoduodenectomy from June 2012 to July 2016 were included. They were randomized to undergo either standard reconstruction (Group A) or with addition of Braun Enteroenterostomy to standard reconstruction (Group B). Outcomes were compared between 2 groups and the results were analyzed. P value of <0.05 was considered significant. Results: 104 patients were included in the study. Group A included 56 patients who underwent standard reconstruction and Group B had 48 patients who had addition of BEE to standard reconstruction. The demographic profile, tumour characteristics, and biochemical profile were similar in 2 groups. Mean operating time and Intra operative blood loss were similar. The incidence of pancreatic fistula (POPF) did not differ significantly in 2 groups (14/56, 25% in group A versus 8/48, 16.6% in group B; p = 0.42). The incidence of Delayed Gastric Emptying (DGE) was not statistically different in 2 groups (20/56, 35.7% in group A versus 12/48, 25% in group B; p=0.77). Infection rates were similar in two groups. Mean hospital stay was similar in both groups (11.2 days versus 10.7 days; p=0.68).
Conclusions:The outcomes of patients after pancreaticoduodenectomy were not altered by addition of Braun Enteroenterostomy to standard reconstruction.
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