Somatostatin analogues and the risk of post-operative pancreatic fistulas after pancreatic resection - A systematic review & meta-analysis
Abstract
Post-operative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is a common complication of pancreatic resection. Somatostatin analogues (SA) have been used as prophylaxis to reduce its incidence. The aim of this study is to appraise the current literature on the effects of SA prophylaxis on the prevention of POPF following pancreatic resection. The review of the literature was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses...
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Title
Somatostatin analogues and the risk of post-operative pancreatic fistulas after pancreatic resection - A systematic review & meta-analysis
Published Date
Mar 1, 2020
Journal
Volume
20
Issue
2
Pages
158 - 168
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