Delayed gastric emptying after pancreatoduodenectomy: One complication, two different entities.

Background: Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) is a common complication after pancreatoduodenectomy associated with a low complication burden but a prolonged hospital stay. The present study aimed to characterize DGE, with a particular focus on its subtypes and related predictors.

Methods: A 2-center retrospective analysis was performed including consecutive pancreatoduodenectomy over 5 years.