Objective To assess the effectiveness of octreotide in preventing postoperative pancreatic
fistula. Pancreatic fistula is one of the most common complications after elective pancreatic …

Background: The use of octreotide prophylaxis in the prevention of complications after
pancreatic resection remains controversial. The aim of this systematic review and meta …

Background. A prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted in 33 Italian
surgical departments with the aim of evaluating the efficacy of octreotide in the prevention of …

Introduction A postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is a major cause of morbidity and
mortality following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). A pharmacologic approach using …

Objective To evaluate the endpoints of complications (specifically pancreatic fistula and total
complications) and death in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy. Summary …

BACKGROUND: The efficacy of prophylactic octreotide after pancreaticoduodenectomy has
been rigorously scrutinized, yet few studies have specifically illustrated its impact in patients …

Background: Prospective randomized trials indicate that prophylactic octreotide treatment
does not decrease the incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF). The aim of this …

BACKGROUND: Postoperative pancreatic fistula (postoperative pancreatic fistula [POPF]) is
the most common complication after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Despite some studies …

The role of octreotide in preventing pancreatic fistula following pancreaticoduodenectomy
(PD) remains controversial. The purpose of our study was to report our experience with …

Pancreatic fistula and its potential sequelae (fluid collection, abscess, hemorrhage, sepsis,
etc.) remain troublesome and at times fife-threatening complications following elective …