Drain output volume after pancreaticoduodenectomy is a useful warning sign for postoperative complications

The drain output volume (DOV) after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is an easily assessable indicator in clinical settings. We explored the utility of the DOV as a possible warning sign of complications after PD.

Source: BMC Surgery - June 3, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Taro Fukui, Hiroshi Noda, Fumiaki Watanabe, Takaharu Kato, Yuhei Endo, Hidetoshi Aizawa, Nao Kakizawa, Masahiro Iseki and Toshiki Rikiyama Tags: Research Source Type: research