Definition of Microscopic Tumor Clearance (R0) in Pancreatic Cancer Resections

To date, curative resection is the only chance for cure for patients suffering from pancreatic ductal adenoacarcinoma (PDAC). Despite low reported rates of microscopic tumor infiltration (R1) in most studies, tumor recurrence is a common finding in patients with PDAC and contributes to extremely low...

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Main Authors: Irene Esposito, Anna Melissa Schlitter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-11-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
R1
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/2/4/2001/