articlePancreatologyNov 23, 2017HYBRID OA

International consensus on definition and criteria of borderline resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma 2017

Mie University · University of Auckland · +10 more institutions

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Abstract

This statement was developed to promote international consensus on the definition of borderline resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (BR-PDAC) which was adopted by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) in 2006, but which has changed yearly and become more complicated. Based on a symposium held during the 20th meeting of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) in Sendai, Japan, in 2016, the presenters sought consensus on issues related to BR-PDAC. We defined patients with BR-PDAC according to the three distinct dimensions: anatomical (A), biological (B), and conditional (C). Anatomic factors include tumor contact with the superior mesenteric artery and/or celiac artery of less…

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Celiac artery
  • Superior mesenteric artery
  • Common hepatic artery
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Radiology
  • Adenocarcinoma
  • Internal medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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