The Impact of Preoperative Biliary Drainage on Postoperative Healthcare-Associated Infections and Clinical Outcomes Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Ten-Year Retrospective Analysis
Abstract:Background
Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is a complex procedure and easily accompanied by healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This study aimed to assess the impact of PBD on postoperative infections and clinical outcomes in PD patients.
Methods
The retrospective cohort study were conducted in a tertiary hospital from January 2013 to December 2022. Clinical and epidemiological data were collected from HAIs surveillance system and analyzed.
Results
Among 2842 patients who underwent PD, 247 (8.7%) were dia… Show more
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