The Association between Survival and the Pathologic Features of Periampullary Tumors Varies over Time.

Conclusions. Overall mortality was closely related to the LNR within the first year, while longer follow-up periods demonstrated a stronger association with perineural invasion and overall LN status. Therefore, the current staging for periampullary tumors may need to be updated to include the LNR. PMID: 25104878 [PubMed]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25104878?dopt=Abstract

Source: HPB Surgery - October 29, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: HPB Surg Source Type: research

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