The drain fluid amylase level on the first postoperative day predicts pancreatic fistula in chronic pancreatitis patients undergoing Frey procedure

摘要

Abdominal drains are routinely placed following Frey procedure for chronic pancreatitis (CP) despite the low incidence of pancreatic fistula (PF). The utility of the first postoperative day (POD1) drain fluid amylase (DFA) value in predicting PF in CP patients undergoing Frey procedure has not been previously reported.