Postoperative Day 1 Drain Amylase After Pancreatoduodenectomy: Optimal Level to Predict Pancreatic Fistula

ConclusionDA-D1  <  720U/L after elective PD is a clinically useful predictor of CR-POPF. For patients with negligible to intermediate FRS, surgeons should consider utilizing DA-D1 <  720 U/L for removal of a drain on the first postoperative day.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research