An international study involving 2,902 patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy found that 7.5% developed post-pancreatectomy acute pancreatitis (PPAP), predominantly grades B (6.3%) and C (1.2%). The study revealed significant differences in hospital stays and costs linked to PPAP severity, with grade C patients hospitalized for an average of 43 days, incurring costs 11 times greater than those with uncomplicated recovery. These findings underscore the necessity for routine PPAP screening in surgical patients.
Journal Article by Bannone E, Cattelani A (…) Marchegiani G et 53 al. in Ann Surg
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