Controversies in Periampullary Tumors
HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY, vol.56, no.89, pp.54-58, 2009 (SCI-Expanded)
- Publication Type: Article / Review
- Volume: 56 Issue: 89
- Publication Date: 2009
- Journal Name: HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
- Page Numbers: pp.54-58
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Periampullary tumors are one of the most common tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. Despite the increase of 1-5% in five year life expectancy in periampullary tumors prognosis is still poor. The controversies in diagnosis, surgical and adjuvant treatment will be discussed in this article.