Are fatty pancreas and increased body mass index risk factors of pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy?
The presence of an increased BMI, the presence of fatty pancreas, and the absence of pancreatic fibrosis as risk factors of PF allows a more precise and objective prediction of PF than the consistency of pancreatic remnant alone. A predictive score based on these 3 factors could help to tailor preventive measures.
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