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. 2015 May 21;21(19):5926–5933. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i19.5926

Table 3.

Risk scoring system for clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula

Risk factor Points contributed
BMI (kg/m2)
< 28 0 point
≥ 28 1 point
Gland texture
Firm 0 point
Soft 1 point
The difference between the blood loss and transfusion in operation
< 800 mL 0 point
≥ 800 mL 1 point
Pancreatic duct diameter
≥ 5 mm 0 point
3-5 mm 1 point
2-3 mm 2 points
< 2 mm 3 points

BMI: Body mass index.