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Perioperative albumin ratio is associated with post‐operative pancreatic fistula

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Despite improvements in surgical techniques and perioperative management, post‐operative pancreatic fistula (POPF) remains a serious complication after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of… Click to show full abstract

Despite improvements in surgical techniques and perioperative management, post‐operative pancreatic fistula (POPF) remains a serious complication after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of perioperative clinical variables of patients, including albumin level, in predicting pancreatic fistula.

Keywords: perioperative albumin; operative pancreatic; pancreatic fistula; post operative; fistula; albumin ratio

Journal Title: ANZ Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2018

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