The value of gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI for differentiation between hepatic microabscesses and metastases in patients with periampullary cancer
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-017-4782-3
Abstract: AbstractObjectivesWe aimed to identify features that differentiate hepatic microabscess from hepatic metastasis on gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI in patients with periampullary cancer.MethodsWe included 72 patients (31 patients with 83 hepatic microabscesses and 41 patients with 71… read more here.
Keywords: periampullary cancer; enhanced mri; acid enhanced; cancer ... See more keywords
Correlation between the skeletal muscle index and surgical outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00595-017-1622-7
Abstract: PurposesSarcopenia is known to be associated with a worse prognosis following abdominal operations; however, the relationship between sarcopenia and the outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy remains unclear.MaterialsWe measured body composition parameters, including total abdominal muscle area, using… read more here.
Keywords: index; periampullary cancer; muscle; pancreatic fistula ... See more keywords
Staging Computed Tomography in Patients with Noncurative Laparotomy for Periampullary Cancer: Does Nonstructured Reporting Adequately Communicate Resectability?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carj.2017.10.003
Abstract: Periampullary cancer (PC) is a term encompassing malignancies that originate near the ampulla of Vater. It includes cancers of the head and neck of the pancreas, distal common bile duct, second part of the duodenum,… read more here.
Keywords: noncurative laparotomy; periampullary cancer; pancreatic adenocarcinoma; staging computed ... See more keywords
Assessment of Caregivers' Burden When Caring for Patients with Pancreatic and Periampullary Cancer.
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DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djac153
Abstract: BACKGROUND Family and other unpaid caregivers play an active role in the recovery of individuals with pancreatic and periampullary cancer after pancreatectomy. However, little is known about caregivers' experiences and how to better support them.… read more here.
Keywords: pancreatic periampullary; periampullary cancer; caregivers reported; working caregivers ... See more keywords
Staging laparoscopy with ultrasound and near-infrared fluorescence imaging to detect occult metastases of pancreatic and periampullary cancer
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0205960
Abstract: Introduction Up to 38% of pancreatic and periampullary cancer patients undergoing curative intended surgery turn out to have incurable disease. Therefore, staging laparoscopy (SL) prior to laparotomy is advised to spare patients the morbidity, inconvenience… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; staging laparoscopy; periampullary cancer; near infrared ... See more keywords