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Imaging for the diagnosis and staging of periampullary carcinomas.

Authors :
Walsh, R. M.
Connelly, M.
Baker, M.
Source :
Surgical Endoscopy & Other Interventional Techniques; Oct2003, Vol. 17 Issue 10, p1514-1520, 7p
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Multiple imaging modalities are available for investigating patients with a suspected periampullary neoplasm. The relative utility of each imaging modality is discussed regarding its role in diagnosis and staging. A general imaging approach to patients with a distal biliary obstruction also is presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
MEDICAL imaging systems
TUMORS
CANCER diagnosis
DIAGNOSIS
BILIARY tract
OBSTRUCTIONS of the bile ducts

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Language :
English
ISSN :
18666817
Volume :
17
Issue :
10
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Surgical Endoscopy & Other Interventional Techniques
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16655173
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-002-8752-7
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