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Ampullary Cancer
Research on ampullary cancer reported by scientists at Chiba University, Medical Department
July 8th, 2008
"Ampullary carcinoma and distal cholangiocarcinoma are potentially more amenable to pancreaticoduodenectomy for long-term survival than pancreatic carcinoma. The aims of this study are to evaluate experience with ampullary carcinoma and distal cholangiocarcinoma at a single institution," researchers in Chiba, Japan report. "Seventy-two consecutive patients with ampullary carcinoma and distal cholangiocarcinoma who underwent radical resection at Chiba University Hospital from 1985 to 2001. Clinicopathological factors for survival were evaluated by univariate and multivariate analyses in a retrospective study. Pancreaticoduodenectomy was performed in 37 of 38 patients for...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-07-08)
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