Risk factors of postoperative pancreatic fistula in patients after distal pancreatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is a common complication following distal pancreatectomy (DP). However, the risk factors of this complication in patients after DP still remain controversial. The aim of our study is to estimate the association between potential risk factors and POPF. Relevant articles published up to June 21, 2016 were identified via PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and The Cochrane Library. Studies that examined the risk factors of POPF following DP were enrolled. 20 articles (2070 patients) were finally included in this study. The pooled data suggested that patients with soft pancreas, higher Body Mass Index (BMI), blood transfusion, elevated intraoperative blood loss, and longer operative time had a decreased risk for POPF. However, age, gender, malignant patholog

SUBMITTER: Peng YP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5428241 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature