The attenuation value of preoperative computed tomography as a novel predictor for pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy

Pancreatic fistula (PF) is the most serious complication following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). This study was performed to identify new clinical factors that may predict the development of PF after PD to improve perioperative management. Seventy-five consecutive patients who underwent PD from 2012 to 2015 were evaluated. The patients’ perioperative data including the computed tomography (CT) parameters were collected. The minimum, maximum, and...