External Pancreatic Duct Stent Decreases Pancreatic Fistula Rate After Pancreaticoduodenectomy

In Brief Objective: Pancreatic fistula (PF) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). The aim of this multicenter prospective randomized trial was to compare the results of PD with an external drainage stent versus no stent. Methods: Between 2006 and 2009, 158 patients who underwent PD were randomized intraoperatively to either receive an external stent inserted across the anastomosis to drain the...