Post-Total-Pancreatectomy-Hemorrhage (PTPH) - approaching a new definition.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Postoperative hemorrhagic complications in pancreatic surgery are classified according to the International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS). However, following total pancreatectomy, the predominant bleeding causes associated with pancreatic fistula or insufficiency of the pancreatico-enteric anastomosis are eliminated. The objective of this study is to examine bleeding sources following total pancreatectomy, and propose a novel classification, termed Post-Total Pancreatectomy Hemorrhage (PTPH).

Methods

An overall of 195 patients was included and reviewed for baseline characteristics, comorbidities, intraoperative findings, perioperative coagulation profiles, and postoperative courses. Applicability of the ISGPS classification to PTPH was critically assesse

SUBMITTER: Timmermann L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12454621 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature