Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas: Observe or Operate
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Cystic pancreatic neoplasms: observe or operate.
OBJECTIVE The objectives of this analysis were to define the incidence, natural history, and predictors of neoplasia in pancreatic cysts to determine which patients can safely be observed and which should undergo an operation. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA With advancements in imaging technology, cystic lesions of the pancreas are being detected with increased frequency. Many of these lesions are s...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Surgery
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0972-2068,0973-9793
DOI: 10.1007/s12262-015-1359-8