Surgery offers the best palliation for carcinoma of the pancreas.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
; 73(4): 243-7, 1991 Jul.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-1713754
This debate discusses the palliative management of pancreatic cancer. The arguments in favour of surgical palliation are that this approach allows all symptoms to be treated or prevented, the diagnosis can be confirmed histologically and a final assessment of resectability can be made. The arguments against the use of surgery are that survival is short and that effective alternative therapies are available: endoscopic intubation, percutaneous coeliac plexus block and pancreatic enzyme supplements. The most appropriate policy, however, is to tailor the management plan to suit the individual patient.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cuidados Paliativos
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Neoplasias Pancreáticas
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
Año:
1991
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido