Pancreas
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Pancreatectomy is still associated with a high morbidity rate, even in high-volume centers, and a leading cause of morbidity is represented by postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF). Many previous studies have evaluated the risk factors for the occurrence of POPF, but protracted courses of POPF have not been fully discussed. ⋯ A BMI of 25 kg/m(2) or greater was the only factor associated with delayed POPF healing. Vigilant postoperative management after pancreatectomy should be considered in obese patients.