Table 1.
The main parameters for post-operative pancreatic fistula (POPF) grading according to ISGPF definition8
| Grade | A | B | C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical conditions | Well | Often well | Ill appearing/bad |
| Specific treatment | No | Yes/no | Yes |
| US/CT | Negative | Negative/positive | Positive |
| Persistent drainage | No | Usually yes | Yes |
| Reoperation | No | No | Yes |
| Death related to POPF | No | No | Possibly yes |
| Signs of infection | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sepsis | No | No | Yes |
| Readmission | No | Yes/no | Yes/no |
US, ultrasound; CT, computed tomography; POPF, post-operative pancreatic fistula