Pre-, peri- and post-operative factors for the development of pancreatic fistula after pancreatic surgery

BackgroundThe most hazardous complication to pancreatic surgery is the development of a post-operative pancreatic fistula (POPF). Appropriate understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, risk factors and perioperative mechanisms may allow for better management and use of preventive measures.MethodsSystematic literature search using the English PubMed literature up to April 2019, with emphasis on the past 5 years.ResultsSeveral risk scores...