Risk factor analysis of postoperative pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy, with a focus on pancreas-visceral fat CT value ratio and serrated pancreatic contour

Table 3 Details of POPF according to Clavien–Dindo classification

POPF	Cases	Clavien–Dindo classification
POPF	Cases	II	IIIa	IIIb	IVa	IVb	V
BL	28 (11.2%)
CR-POPF	86 (34.2%)
Grade B	83 (33.1%)	30^a	53^b
Grade C	3 (1.2%)			1^c	1^d	1^e	–

BL biochemical leak, CR-POPF clinically relevant-postoperative pancreatic fistula
^aRequired antibiotic therapy
^bRequired drain tube replacement and/or additional interventions
^cResidual pancreas resection at the splenic hilum after Warshaw operation
^dTransverse colon resection for penetration of splenic artery pseudoaneurysm
^eRequired ICU managements (septic shock)

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