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Mortality rate and risk factors in patients with hereditary pancreatitis: uni- and multidimensional analyses.
The American journal of gastroenterology - 1 Sept 2009
Rebours Vinciane, Boutron-Ruault Marie-Christine, Jooste Valérie, Bouvier Anne-Marie, Hammel Pascal, Ruszniewski Philippe, Lévy Philippe
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Patients with hereditary pancreatitis (HP) bear a high risk of pancreatic adenocarcinoma, but their life expectancy remains unknown. The objective of the study was to assess whether the high risk of cancer decreases survival. METHODS: Inclusion criteria were the presence of a PRSS1 mutation with pancreatic symptoms or chronic pancreatitis in at least two first-degree relatives or three second-degree...
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