Pancreatic fistula incidence and mortality by underlying illness in 2684 pancreatic resections139
| Underlying illness | Fistula incidence (%) | Fistula mortality (%) |
|---|---|---|
| a–bp=0.002; a–cp=0.003; d–ep<0.001; f–gp=0.045; f–hp=0.028; i–jp=0.047. | ||
| Bile duct cancer | 33a | 70f |
| Ampullary cancer | 15b | 31g |
| Pancreatic cancer | 12c | 27h |
| Total carcinomas | 14d | 21i |
| Chronic pancreatitis | 5e | 9j |