The Clinical Implications of Peripancreatic Fluid Collection After Distal Pancreatectomy

Volume: 43, Issue: 8, Pages: 2069 - 2076
Published: Apr 19, 2019
Abstract
Pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy (DP) remains an unsolved problem, and postoperative CT imaging often demonstrates fluid collection (FC) around the pancreatic remnant. This study sought to clarify the clinical implications of FC. This study enrolled 146 patients who underwent DP. FC was defined as a cyst-like lesion ≥ 10 mm in diameter on CT imaging at postoperative day (POD) 7. FC size, irregularity of FC margin, and air bubbles...
Paper Details
Title
The Clinical Implications of Peripancreatic Fluid Collection After Distal Pancreatectomy
DOI
Published Date
Apr 19, 2019
Journal
Volume
43
Issue
8
Pages
2069 - 2076
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