Diagnostic accuracy of CT in assessing extra-regional lymphadenopathy in pancreatic and peri-ampullary cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Computed tomography (CT) is the most widely used method to assess resectability of pancreatic and peri-ampullary cancer. One of the contra-indications for curative resection is the presence of extra-regional lymph node metastases. This meta-analysis investigates the accuracy of CT in assessing extra-regional lymph node metastases in pancreatic and peri-ampullary cancer.

Source: Surgical Oncology - October 30, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Dorine S.J. Tseng, Hjalmar C. van Santvoort, Samira Fegrachi, Marc G. Besselink, Nicolaas P.A. Zuithoff, Inne H. Borel Rinkes, Maarten S van Leeuwen, I.Quintus Molenaar Tags: Review Source Type: research