Preoperative risk assessment for postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF): Image-based calculation of duct-to-parenchyma (D/P) ratio and an Alignment of Duct and Mucosa (ADAM) anastomosis may lead to a low POPF rate—results from 386 patients
BackgroundPostoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is the most critical complication after pancreatoduodenectomy (PD). Preoperative identification of high-risk patients and optimal pancreatic reconstruction technique can be a way to reduce postoperative complications.MethodsA series of 386 patients u...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-11-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.1039191/full |