Risk Factors of Pancreatic Fistula and Delayed Gastric Emptying after Pancreaticoduodenectomy with Pancreaticogastrostomy

BACKGROUND: Pancreatic fistula (PF) and delayed gastric emptying (DGE) are, respectively, the most frightening and most frequent complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). This study was undertaken to determine which independent factors influence the development of PF and DGE after PD. STUDY DESIGN: Between January 1996 and December 2005, 131 consecutive patients underwent a PD with pancreaticogastrostomy. A total of 22 items, entered...