Research progress on grading and prevention of pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy / 国际外科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Pancreatic fistula is a common complication after distal pancreatectomy, and its occurrence will increase the risk of other postoperative complications and even lead to the death of patients. Although the grading diagnosis of postoperative pancreatic fistula has been widely applied, the diagnosis of grade B pancreatic fistula is relatively broad. Further stratification is needed to assist in the disease severity assessment and treatment of postoperative patients. In terms of the prevention of pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy, there are still controversies in the aspects of intraoperative operation, early postoperative nutritional support, the timing of drainage tube removal, and the use of somatostatin analogs. Therefore, this article will discuss many problems including grading and prevention of pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy, to provide a more persuasive clinical basis.