Updated Alternative Fistula Risk Score (ua-FRS) to Include Minimally Invasive Pancreatoduodenectomy: Pan-European Validation (2024)

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Objective: The aim of the study was to validate and optimize the alternative Fistula Risk Score (a-FRS) for patients undergoing minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy (MIPD) in a large pan-European cohort. Background: MIPD may be associated with an increased risk of postopera-tive pancreatic fistula (POPF). The a-FRS could allow for risk-adjusted comparisons in research and improve preventive strategies for high-risk patients. The a-FRS, however, has not yet been validated specifically for laparoscopic, robot-assisted, and hybrid MIPD. Methods: A validation study was performed in a pan-European cohort of 952 consecutive patients undergoing MIPD (543 laparoscopic, 258 robot-assisted, 151 hybrid) in 26 centers from 7 countries between 2007 and 2017. The primary outcome was POPF (International Study Group on Pancreatic Surgery grade B/C). Model performance was assessed using the area under the receiver operating curve (AUC; discrimination) and calibration plots. Validation included univariable screening for clinical variables that could improve performance. Results: Overall, 202 of 952 patients (21%) developed POPF after MIPD. Before adjustment, the original a-FRS performed moderately (AUC 0.68) and calibration was inadequate with systematic underestimation of the POPF risk. Single-row pancreatojejunostomy (odds ratio 4.6, 95 confidence interval [CI] 2.8-7.6) and male sex (odds ratio 1.9, 95 CI 1.4-2.7) were identified as important risk factors for POPF in MIPD. The updated a-FRS, consisting of body mass index, pancreatic texture, duct size, and male sex, showed good discrimination (AUC 0.75, 95 CI 0.71-0.79) and adequate calibration. Performance was adequate for laparoscopic, robot-assisted, and hybrid MIPD and open pancreatoduodenectomy. Conclusions: The updated a-FRS (www.pancreascalculator.com) now includes male sex as a risk factor and is validated for both MIPD and open pancreatoduodenectomy. The increased risk of POPF in laparoscopic MIPD was associated with single-row pancreatojejunostomy, which should therefore be discouraged.

Original languageEnglish
JournalAnnals of Surgery
Volume273
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)334-340
Number of pages7
ISSN0003-4975
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.02.2021

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Mungroop, T., Klompmaker, S., Wellner, U., Steyerberg, E., Coratti, A., D'Hondt, M., De Pastena, M., Dokmak, S., Khatov, I., Saint-Marc, O., Wittel, U., Abu Hilal, M., f*cks, D., Poves, I., Keck, T., Boggi, U., & Besselink, M. (2021). Updated Alternative Fistula Risk Score (ua-FRS) to Include Minimally Invasive Pancreatoduodenectomy: Pan-European Validation. Annals of Surgery, 273(2), 334-340. https://doi.org/10.1097/SLA.0000000000003234

Mungroop, Timothy ; Klompmaker, Sjors ; Wellner, Ulrich et al. / Updated Alternative Fistula Risk Score (ua-FRS) to Include Minimally Invasive Pancreatoduodenectomy: Pan-European Validation. In: Annals of Surgery. 2021 ; Vol. 273, No. 2. pp. 334-340.

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Updated Alternative Fistula Risk Score (ua-FRS) to Include Minimally Invasive Pancreatoduodenectomy: Pan-European Validation. / Mungroop, Timothy; Klompmaker, Sjors; Wellner, Ulrich et al.
In: Annals of Surgery, Vol. 273, No. 2, 01.02.2021, p. 334-340.

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Updated Alternative Fistula Risk Score (ua-FRS) to Include Minimally Invasive Pancreatoduodenectomy: Pan-European Validation (2024)

FAQs

What is the fistula risk score? ›

The fistula risk score (FRS) has been developed, validated and applied as a highly predictive tool for the occurrence of CR-POPF. The FRS offers a simple and practical means by which surgeons can calculate risk intraoperatively at the time of anastomotic reconstruction.

What is the grading system for pancreatic fistula? ›

Recently, the ISGPF devised a classification system for POPF. The complication is graded as A, B, or C, depending on the consequences of the POPF—grade A: biochemical fistula without clinical sequelae; grade B: fistula requiring any therapeutic intervention; and grade C: fistula with severe clinical sequelae.

What is a major cause of pancreatic fistula? ›

The most common cause of internal pancreatic fistula is pancreatitis, which disrupts the pancreatic duct. In adults, this usually occurs as a result of excessive alcohol use, whereas in children it is much more common to be as a result of some physical trauma. A cyst may also be responsible for causing the condition.

How do you treat a postoperative pancreatic fistula? ›

Minimally invasive treatment of a POPF (radiologically-guided percutaneous drainage or, more rarely, endoscopic drainage, arterial embolisation) should be preferred as first-line treatment. The addition of artificial nutrition (enteral via a nasogastric or nasojejunal tube, or parenteral) is most often useful.

What is Grade 4 fistula? ›

A 6 o'clock transsphincteric perianal fistula is seen piercing both layers of the sphincter complex and takes a downward course through the ischiorectal and ischioanal fossae before reaching the perineal skin. Small abscess is seen in the tract, making it grade 4 (St James's University Hospital Classification).

What does a high level fistula mean? ›

On the other hand, in the high fistula, the internal orifice begins above the puborectalis, and a track usually passes through or above a good number of muscle fibers; its route could be more complicated and further away from the skin.

What is high risk of pancreatic fistula? ›

In many studies, soft pancreatic texture has been widely acknowledged as the most significant risk factor for pancreatic fistula. In this study, 92 patients had a soft pancreas (POPF rate: 39.1%), and 78 patients had a hard pancreas (POPF rate: 10.3%).

What is the mortality rate for pancreatic fistula? ›

In the present study, a pancreatic fistula occurred in 9 (15%) of the 62 patients who had undergone pancreatic head resection. One of the 9 patients died of arterial hemorrhage related directly to the pancreatic fistula. Thus, the associated mortality rate of the pancreatic fistula was 11%.

What is the best score for pancreatitis? ›

[8] A Ranson score of 0 or 1 predicts that complications will not develop and that mortality will be negligible. A score of 3 or greater predicts severe acute pancreatitis and possible mortality.

What deficiency causes fistula? ›

Zinc deficiency may play a role in the formation and clinical course of fistulas.

Does a fistula always mean Crohn's? ›

Purpose: Though perianal fistulas are commonly seen in patients with Crohn's disease, they can also be seen in patients without inflammatory bowel disease.

What disease causes fistulas? ›

Causes of anal fistulas

Crohn's disease – a long-term condition where the digestive system becomes inflamed. diverticulitis – infection of the small pouches that can stick out of the side of the large intestine (colon) hidradenitis suppurativa – a long-term skin condition that causes abscesses and scarring.

What medication is used for pancreatic fistula? ›

Perioperative octreotide is associated with a significant reduction in the incidence of pancreatic fistula after elective pancreatic surgery, with a relative risk of 0.59 (95% confidence interval 0.41–0.85, p = 0.004).

What should not be done after fistula surgery? ›

Avoid Sitting for Prolonged Periods: Limit prolonged sitting, as it can increase pressure on the surgical area. Use a cushion or inflatable doughnut pillow to reduce direct pressure when sitting. No Heavy Lifting: Avoid heavy lifting for a specified period as advised by your surgeon.

How do you permanently treat a fistula without surgery? ›

Drink water. One of the finest home remedies for fistula is to drink lots of water. Avoid soda and alcohol; drink a ton of water and fruit juices. Ginger tea, turmeric milk, etc., are options.

What are the grades of fistulas? ›

Classification. Park's classification: This was done by Alan Guyatt Parks et al. from the UK in 1976, before MRI or endoanal ultrasound was available. It classified the fistula in four grades: intersphincteric (grade I), transsphincteric (grade II), suprasphincteric (grade III) and extrasphincteric (grade IV).

What is considered high fistula output? ›

An enterocutaneous (EC) fistula is referred to as a channel between the gut and the skin. Effluent of an EC fistula of more than 500 ml per day is considered as high output. Patients with high output EC fistulae have a high morbidity and mortality rate.

What is a patient risk score? ›

Risk Score: A number representing the predicted cost of treating a specific patient or group of patients compared to the average Medicare patient, based on certain characteristics and health conditions.

What is the rule of 6 in fistula? ›

Objective: The Rules of 6 (flow volume >600 mL/min, vein diameter >6 mm, vein depth <6 mm) are widely used to determine when an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) will support dialysis.

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