Article
Risk Factors in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: the Interrelation with Familial History and Predictive Role on Survival.
Journal of gastrointestinal and liver diseases : JGLD - 9 Sept 2020
Petrusel Livia, Bilibou Maria, Drug Vasile, Leucuta Daniel Corneliu, Seicean Radu, Cainap Calin, Seicean Andrada
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Pancreatic cancer is associated with poor survival and quality of life. In Romania the prognostic influence of known risk factors for pancreatic adenocarcinoma, such as age, smoking, chronic pancreatitis, diabetes mellitus, and obesity is little known. Their importance in developing cancer in families with a history of adenocarcinoma is less studied. This study aims to assess the risk factors...
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