Carcinoma of the head of the pancreas is reported with increasing incidence. The classical Whipple procedure, modified by Traverso and Longmire, is a major surgical undertaking and there is question on its indication in the case of lesions which, although technically resectable, are not susceptible to cure.

Carcinoma of the head of the pancreas: review of 67 cases and comparison with 27 additional periampullary carcinomas / A. M. Taschieri, M. Elli, M. Rovati, T. Porretta, G. Montecamozzo, S. Gerlinzani, M. Cristaldi. - In: HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY. - ISSN 0172-6390. - 42:6(1995), pp. 1023-1025.

Carcinoma of the head of the pancreas: review of 67 cases and comparison with 27 additional periampullary carcinomas

A.M. Taschieri
Primo
;
M. Elli
Secondo
;
M. Rovati;M. Cristaldi
Ultimo
1995

Abstract

Carcinoma of the head of the pancreas is reported with increasing incidence. The classical Whipple procedure, modified by Traverso and Longmire, is a major surgical undertaking and there is question on its indication in the case of lesions which, although technically resectable, are not susceptible to cure.
Modified Whipple; Pancreatic head carcinoma; Periampullary carcinoma
Settore MED/18 - Chirurgia Generale
1995
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