Clinical and Economic Validation of the International Study Group of Pancreatic Fistula (ISGPF) Classification Scheme

In Brief Objective: The authors sought to validate the ISGPF classification scheme in a large cohort of patients following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) in a pancreaticobiliary surgical specialty unit. Summary Background Data: Definitions of postoperative pancreatic fistula vary widely, precluding accurate comparisons of surgical techniques and experiences. The ISGPF has proposed a classification scheme for pancreatic fistula based on clinical...