Prognostic significance of pre‐operative C‐reactive protein and the neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio in resectable pancreatic cancer: a systematic review

DiscussionInflammatory markers might prove useful guides to the management of resectable pancreatic cancer but, given the poor quality of evidence, further longitudinal studies are required before incorporating pre‐operative inflammatory markers into clinical decision making.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - November 28, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Lewis Stevens, Samir Pathak, Quentin M. Nunes, Sanjay Pandanaboyana, Christian Macutkiewicz, Neil Smart, Andrew M. Smith Tags: Review Article Source Type: research