Celiac axis (CA) stenosis is a fairly common condition in candidates for upper abdominal surgery. In this report, we have documented 5 patients with CA stenosis or occlusion who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy, and we have discussed the surgical strategy for this condition.
Division of Digestive and General Surgery, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 1-757 Asahimachi-dori, Niigata 951-8510, Japan.