Pancreatology : official journal of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) ... [et al.]
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Post-operative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is a common complication of pancreatic resection. Somatostatin analogues (SA) have been used as prophylaxis to reduce its incidence. The aim of this study is to appraise the current literature on the effects of SA prophylaxis on the prevention of POPF following pancreatic resection. ⋯ SA prophylaxis following pancreatic resection reduces the incidence of POPF. However, mortality is unaffected.