The British journal of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis of recurrence pattern after resection for pancreatic cancer.
Initial recurrence mapping of resected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) could help in stratifying patient subpopulations for optimal postoperative follow-up. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the initial recurrence patterns of PDAC and to correlate them with clinicopathological factors. ⋯ Risk factors for recurrence patterns after surgery could be considered for specific surveillance and treatments for patients with pancreatic cancer.
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Multicenter Study
Prospective cohort study of appendicectomy for treatment of therapy-refractory ulcerative colitis.
Appendicectomy may reduce relapses and need for medication in patients with ulcerative colitis, but long-term prospective data are lacking. This study aimed to analyse the effect of appendicectomy in patients with refractory ulcerative colitis. ⋯ Appendicectomy resulted in a clinical response in nearly half of patients with refractory ulcerative colitis and a substantial proportion were in endoscopic remission. Elective appendicectomy should be considered before proctocolectomy in patients with therapy-refractory ulcerative colitis.