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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2008; 14(45): 6970-6974
Published online Dec 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.6970
Table 2 Pancreatic fistula based on histopathologic diagnosis
Name of diseaseNumber of patients (%)Leakage (%)
Pancreatic head cancer37 (21.5)6 (16.2)
CBD cancer46 (26.7)8 (17.4)
Ampulla of Vater cancer34 (19.8)8 (23.5)
Duodenal cancer10 (5.8)1 (10.0)
Chronic pancreatitis6 (3.5)0 (0)
Intraductal papillary mucinous tumor9 (5.2)3 (33.2)
Gastric cancer22 (12.8)2 (9.1)
GB cancer4 (2.3)1 (25)
Trauma4 (2.3)1 (25)