Risk Factors for Post Whipple Pancreatic Fistula

Assiut University96 enrolled

Overview

Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) following pancreaticoduodenectomy is considered a life-threatening complication. This study was designed to analyze the risk factors for development of such fistula in a tertiary care center (Al-Rajhi Liver Hospital/ Assiut University).

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Pancreatic Fistula

Interventions

pancreaticoduodenectomyPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALL

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * All patients underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer Exclusion Criteria: * All types of pancreatic resection other than pancreaticoduodenectomy

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Development of pancreatic fistula following pancreaticoduodenectomy

Analysis of risk factors for development of pancreatic fistula following pancreaticoduodenectomy

Time frame: Baseline

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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