Management and Outcomes of Postpancreatectomy Fistula, Leak, and Abscess: Results of 908 Patients Resected at a Single Institution Between 2000 and 2005

Anastomotic fistula, leak, and abscess are common complications of pancreatectomy. The goal of this study was to describe our current management and outcomes of clinically significant postpancreatectomy fistula, leak, and abscess.Review of a prospectively maintained database identified 908 patients who underwent pancreatectomy between January 2000 and August 2005. Complication data were prospectively entered into a validated postoperative...