Preoperative risk evaluation for pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy

Background Pancreatic fistula remains common, with limited ability to risk stratify patients preoperatively. The objective of this study was to identify risk factors for clinically‐relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (CR‐POPF) that are routinely available in the preoperative setting. Methods Preoperatively available variables for all pancreaticoduodenectomies from 2014‐2017 were examined using a national clinical registry. The cohort was...