Clinicodemographic aspect of resectable pancreatic cancer and prognostic factors for resectable cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PCA) is one of the most lethal human malignancies, and radical surgery remains the cornerstone of treatment. After resection, the overall 5-year survival rate is only 10% to 29%. At the time of presentation...

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Main Authors: Chiang Kun-Chun, Yeh Chun-Nan, Ueng Shir-Hwa, Hsu Jun-Te, Yeh Ta-Sen, Jan Yi-Yin, Hwang Tsann-Long, Chen Miin-Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/77