The drowning whipple: Perioperative fluid balance and outcomes following pancreaticoduodenectomy

Background and Objectives Given the high incidence of postoperative morbidity following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), efforts at improving patient outcomes are vital. We sought to determine the impact of perioperative fluid balance on outcomes following PD in order to identify a targeted strategy for reducing morbidity. Methods A retrospective review of consecutive PDs from 2008 to 2012 was completed. Cumulative fluid balances were recorded at...