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Table 2 Operative complications.

From: Pancreatectomy for non-pancreatic malignancies results in improved survival after R0 resection

Event

Number (percent)

Mortality

1 (3.4)

Complications (number of patients)

15 (51.7)

Complications (total number)

20

   Pancreatic fistula

4 (13.8)

   Intraabdominal abscess

2 (6.9)

   Pancreatitis

2 (6.9)

   Small bowel perforation with enterocutaneous fistula

1 (3.4)

   Anastamotic leak

1 (3.4)

   Prolonged ileus

2 (6.9)

   Pneumonia

4 (13.8)

   Deep vein thrombosis

2 (6.9)

   Cerebrovascular accident

1 (3.4)

   Wound infection

1 (3.4)

Required reoperation

6 (20.7)