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Table 6

(a) Multivariate analysis of factors predictive of pancreatic fistula.

Predictive factor Odds ratio P-value Invaginated pancreaticojejunostomy 3.30 .01 Closed suction drainage 2.24 .05 Diagnosis of pancreatitis 0.22 .05 Pre-op endoscopic biliary stent 0.34 .05

(b) Multivariate analysis of factors predictive of pancreatic fistula excluding transperitoneal drain type.

Predictive factor Odds ratio P-value Invaginated pancreaticojejunostomy 4.56 .002 Pre-op PTB stent 2.43 .07 Diagnosis of pancreatitis 0.22 .05

PTB: Percutaneous transhepatic biliary

(c) Multivariate analysis of factors predicting pancreatic fistula in 294 patients with periampullary adenocarcinoma subgroup.

Predictive factor Odds ratio Stats Invaginated pancreaticojejunostomy 11.78 .0002 Pre-op endoscopic biliary stent 0.194 .04 Gender (Female) 0.238 .03 Pre-op diabetes 0.146 .07