Prophylactic octreotide for postoperative pancreatic fistula in patients with pancreatoduodenectomy

Abstract. Background:. Postoperative pancreatic fistula is one of the most critical complications following pancreatic surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the utility of selective prophylactic octreotide for patients at high risk of developing postoperative pancreatic fistula. Methods:. From June...

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Main Authors: So Jeong Yoon, MD, Okjoo Lee, MD, Ji Hye Jung, MD, Sang Hyun Shin, MD, PhD, Jin Seok Heo, MD, PhD, In Woong Han, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2022-06-01
Series:Medicine
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/MD.0000000000029303