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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 14, 2017; 23(34): 6357-6364
Published online Sep 14, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i34.6357
Published online Sep 14, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i34.6357
Table 1 Definitions of postoperative complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy
Complication | Definition |
POPF | Drainage fluid amylase activity on or after postoperative day 3 is at least three times the upper limit in normal serum |
Ascites | Ultrasound evidence of ascites depth > 5 cm |
Hemorrhage | Requires postoperative transfusion of ≥ 2 U isogenic red blood cells |
Biliary fistula | Abdominal drainage produces bilious fluid at 50 mL/d after surgery |
DGE | Indwelling stomach tube for > 10 d |
- Citation: Jin S, Shi XJ, Wang SY, Zhang P, Lv GY, Du XH, Wang GY. Drainage fluid and serum amylase levels accurately predict development of postoperative pancreatic fistula. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23(34): 6357-6364
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v23/i34/6357.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v23.i34.6357