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Pancreatectomy Predicts Improved Survival for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

Authors :
McDowell, Bradley D.
Chapman, Cole G.
Smith, Brian J.
Button, Anna M.
Chrischilles, Elizabeth A.
Mezhir, James J.
Source :
Annals of Surgery; April 2015, Vol. 261 Issue: 4 p740-745, 6p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Pancreatic resection is the standard treatment option for patients with stage III pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA), yet many studies demonstrate low rates of resection. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether increasing resection rates would result in an increase in average survival in patients with stage III PDA.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00034932 and 15281140
Volume :
261
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Annals of Surgery
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48416862
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/SLA.0000000000000796