The present study shows that the accuracy of detection of both normal and variants of normal anatomy was poor in all grades of surgeon irrespective of a policy of routine or selective IOC. Improving operators' understanding of biliary anatomy may help to increase the diagnostic accuracy of IOC interpretation.
Background: Post-operative pancreatic fistulae (POPF) remain a major contributor to morbidity and mortality following pancreatic resection. Evidence for preoperative prediction of POPF based on cross-sectional imaging has not been systemically reviewed. This review aimed to determine whether preoperative imaging modalities can accurately predict the development of POPF.
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