Does autologous fibrin sealant (vivostat©) reduce the incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy? – a matched pairs analysis

Abstract Background Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is the most common complication following distal pancreatectomy. This retrospective study investigated the effects of autologous fibrin sealant (Vivostat©) in reducing the incidence of POPF after distal pancreatectomy. Methods A matched pairs analysis was performed to compare the incidence of clinically relevant POPF of 41 patients who underwent a distal pancreatectomy with application of autologous fibrin sealant (Vivostat©) with a historical control group. Results Clinically relevant POPF were present in 11 patients in the study group (27%) and in 13 patients in the control group (32%, p = .639). No patient of the study group required emergency angiographic treatment for postoperative hemorrhage due to POPF, whereas three patients were identified in the control group (7%, p = .079). Conclusions POPF cannot be prevented under treatment with autologous fibrin sealant (Vivostat©). We observed the tendency of a lower rate of postoperative pancreatic hemorrhage due to POPF. However, prospective randomized controlled studies are required.

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