Eguia E, et al. - In view of the controversies regarding the management of a drain after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) and distal pancreatectomy (DP), researchers investigated the predictors that can help identify safe removal of drains following pancreatectomy. Patients with amylase levels greater than 173 U/L on postoperative day three were observed to be at higher risk of fistula formation. Pancreas texture, duct size, and drain amylase were observed influencing fistula formation following PD or DP. Fistulas were less frequently observed among patients with firm pancreatic texture and large ducts.