Carcinoma of the Papilla of Vater. A Review of Fifty-seven Cases

Overview

Journal Am J Surg

Specialty General Surgery

Date 1978 Jun 1

PMID 665898

Citations 17

Authors

W Schlippert

D Lucke

S Anuras

J Christensen

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Abstract

Fifty-seven cases of carcinoma of the papilla of Vater are reviewed. Clinical and pathologic features as well as results of various surgical treatments are summarized. The Whipple operation may be the operation of choice for cancer of the papilla of Vater, offering a chance for cure and obviating further surgery.

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