Predictors of distant metastasis on exploration in patients with potentially resectable pancreatic cancer.

Xin-Chun LiuYue FuQiuyang ChenJunli WuWentao GaoKuirong JiangYi MiaoJishu Wei

Published in: BMC gastroenterology (2018)

Distant metastasis is still frequently encountered on exploration for patients with potentially resectable PDAC. Younger age, male sex, larger tumor size, low ALT level and high CA19-9 level are independent predictors of unexpected distant metastasis on exploration.

Keyphrases

lymph node
locally advanced
liver metastases
radiation therapy
rectal cancer