Proposal for definition and severity grading of pancreatic anastomosis failure and pancreatic occlusion failure

Uniform definitions and severity grading of complications of pancreato-enterostomy and pancreatic stump closure are needed for accurate reporting and comparison in clinical trials. In a recent publication in this journal by Bassi et al 1 Bassi C. Dervenis C. Butturini G. et al. Postoperative pancreatic fistula: an international study group (ISGPF) definition. Surgery. 2005; 138: 8-13 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (3673) Google...