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Trials have demonstrated the benifit of prophylactic octreotide in the prevention of pancreatic fistula; however the role of octreotide, once fistula is established remains unclear. In such situations, the octreotide administration is continued for upto 2 weeks, while in those who donot seem to respond, it is discontinued Ref: Blumga 5th edition Pgno :965