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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Main Authors: Colin M. Krueger, Melanie Langheinrich, Esther A. Biesel, Lena Kundel, Karsten Krueger, Ulrich Adam, Hartwig Riediger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.1039191/full