Predictive factors for pancreatic fistula following pancreatectomy

Postoperative pancreatic fistula is a significant contributor to morbidity following proximal and distal pancreatic resections. In recent decades, the incidence of fistula has ranged from 2 to 33 %; however, the consistent identification of risk factors has been difficult due to significant variability in the definition of pancreatic fistula. The purpose of this study was to use the highest level evidence available in the literature to present...