Pancreatic Fistula after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Diagnosed according to International Study Group Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) Definition

The aim of the study is to validate a new classification of pancreatic fistula (PF) and to document risk factors for PF.A retrospective study was performed on 100 patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) within a 2-year period. PF was diagnosed according to the criteria developed by an International Study Group on Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF). Sixteen pre- and intraoperative risk factors for PF were analyzed.Of 100 patients 32 developed...