The value of combined vein resection in pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic head carcinoma: a meta-analysis
Abstract Background Although pancreaticoduodenectomy with vein resection (PDVR) is widely performed in selected patients with indications, its benefits remain controversial. In this meta-analysis, we evaluate the safety and efficacy of PDVR in comparison to standard pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). Met...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-07-01
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Series: | BMC Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-019-0540-6 |