Pancreatic Fistula
Conditions
Brief summary
Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) following pancreaticoduodenectomy is considered a life-threatening complication. This study was designed to analyze the risk factors for development of such fistula in a tertiary care center (Al-Rajhi Liver Hospital/ Assiut University).
Interventions
PROCEDUREpancreaticoduodenectomy
Sponsors
Assiut University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* All patients underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer
Exclusion criteria
* All types of pancreatic resection other than pancreaticoduodenectomy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Development of pancreatic fistula following pancreaticoduodenectomy | Baseline | Analysis of risk factors for development of pancreatic fistula following pancreaticoduodenectomy |
Outcome results
None listed