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Comparison of rate of postoperative pancreatic fistula in staple line reinforcement and non-reinforcement groups .
| Non-reinforcement group (n=64) | Reinforcement group (n=64) | P value§ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No leakage | 7 (10.9) | 10 (15.6) | 0.601 |
| Biochemical leak | 37 (57.8) | 46 (71.9) | 0.138 |
| POPF | 0.010* | ||
| Grade B | 20 (31.2) | 8 (12.5) | |
| Grade C | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Values in parentheses are percentages. POPF, postoperative pancreatic fistula. §χ2 test, except *Fisher’s exact test.
