[Duodenocephalopancreatectomy for periampullary neoplasm in elderly patients]

Suppl Tumori. 2005 May-Jun;4(3):S58.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

As life expectancy continue to increase, many elderly patients may be considered for pancreaticoduodenal resection. The purpose of the study was to review our experience with pancreatic resection for periampullary evaluating immediate and long-term results in patients aged 75 or older.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Ampulla of Vater*
  • Common Bile Duct Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy / methods*
  • Retrospective Studies