In the realm of pancreatoduodenectomy, a study unfolds a CT-based crystal ball. Researchers spot predictive markers—pancreatic neck thickness (>1.3 cm), intra-abdominal distance (>5.8 cm), soft pancreas, and narrow duct—signaling heightened risk of postoperative pancreatic fistula. Notably, abdominal wall thickness and obesity play no role. This snapshot tool not only forecasts complications but introduces a potential game-changer for personalized risk assessment in the preoperative dance of pancreatoduodenectomy.
Journal Article by Sok C, Sandhu S (…) Shah MM et 9 al. in Ann Surg Oncol
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