Perioperative application of somatostatin analogs for pancreatic surgery—current status in Germany

Volume: 401, Issue: 7, Pages: 1037 - 1044
Published: Sep 15, 2016
Abstract
The most common major complication after pancreatic resection is the postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF). Somatostatin analogs can reduce POPF, but the use of somatostatin analogs is still controversial. The aim of this study was to assess treatment algorithms for pancreatic surgery in Germany with a special focus on the application of somatostatin analogs. A questionnaire evaluating the perioperative management–especially the use of...
Paper Details
Title
Perioperative application of somatostatin analogs for pancreatic surgery—current status in Germany
DOI
Published Date
Sep 15, 2016
Journal
Volume
401
Issue
7
Pages
1037 - 1044
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