Medicine
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Postoperative pancreatic fistula is one of the most critical complications following pancreatic surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the utility of selective prophylactic octreotide for patients at high risk of developing postoperative pancreatic fistula. ⋯ The selective use of octreotide, even in high-risk patients, showed no protective effect against pancreatic fistula. Therefore, the routine use of postoperative octreotide is not recommended.