Aetiology of pancreatic cancer.

Haddock, G; Carter, D C · Br J Surg · 1990

review · Level V

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Abstract

Curative surgery is possible in only a small minority of patients with pancreatic cancer and, to date, responses to chemotherapy and radiotherapy have been disappointing. To make any impact on the incidence of the disease a clearer understanding of its aetiology is required. This review explores present knowledge of the aetiology and epidemiology of pancreatic cancer.

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