Risk Analysis of Pancreatic Fistula After Pancreatic Head Resection

To evaluate the risk factors for pancreatic fistula after pancreatic head resection.Retrospective review.University hospital, in the 71-month period from January 1992 through November 1997.Sixty-two patients who underwent pancreatic head resection with pancreatojejunostomy. We performed an extensive analysis of preoperative and perioperative risk factors for pancreatic fistula.Pancreatic fistula was defined as high amylase level (> 1000 U/L) in...