Amylase Value in Drains After Pancreatic Resection as Predictive Factor of Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula

The correlation of the amylase value in drains (AVD) with the development of pancreatic fistula (PF) is still unclear.The purpose of this study was to identify within the first postoperative day (POD1) the predictive role of different risks factors, including AVD, in the development of PF.We prospectively investigated 137 patients who underwent major pancreatic resections. PF was defined and graded in accordance with the International Study...