Abstract: Complications such as pancreatic leakage,biliary leakage and abdominal infection may occur after pancreaticoduodenectomy.Previous surgeons have recommended routine preventive drainage for early detection and treatment of complications.In recent years,with the rise of the idea of accelerated rehabilitation,this view has been questioned and disputed.In this paper,five aspects of drainage tube placement after pancreaticoduodenectomy,drainage mode,drainage placement area,when to remove the drainage tube,and re-catheter drainage after surgery are reviewed.

Key words: pancreaticoduodenectomy, abdominal drainage, pancreatic leakage