Main- and Branch-Duct Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms: Extent of Surgical Resection

Conclusion: Timely and radical resection of IPMN offers the unique opportunity to prevent pancreatic cancer, and even in malignant IPMN surgery can offer a curative approach with excellent long-term outcome in early stages. A structured imaging follow-up should be considered to recognize IPMN recurrence and metachronous pancreatic cancer as well as gastrointestinal neoplasias by endoscopic surveillance.Viszeralmedizin

Source: Viszeralmedizin - February 13, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research