Re: fistula after whipple surgery

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I went to my local hemotologist Friday and he was NOT happy that my surgeon

" allowed " a fistula and was very negative.

I was told that 30% of whipple surgeries end up with a fistula due to the

panc enzymes leaking during surgery/after.

One of my home healthcare nurses said fistulas occur with the best drs. and

the worst drs.

What is done is done. Any suggestions/experiences on this? Should I have

stayed in AZ and had someone here do it? I know this is a stupid game to play

--- but this fistula has set me back at least two months with the pain and

healing...

Cecilia

Mesa, AZ