Drain output volume after pancreaticoduodenectomy is a useful warning sign for postoperative complications

Abstract Introduction The drain output volume (DOV) after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is an easily assessable indicator in clinical settings. We explored the utility of the DOV as a possible warning sign of complications after PD. Methods A total of 404 patients undergoing PD were considered for in...

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Main Authors: Taro Fukui, Hiroshi Noda, Fumiaki Watanabe, Takaharu Kato, Yuhei Endo, Hidetoshi Aizawa, Nao Kakizawa, Masahiro Iseki, Toshiki Rikiyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01285-1