Pancreatic Resections in Renal Failure Patients: Is It Worth the Risk?

Volume: 2014, Pages: 1 - 6
Published: Feb 9, 2014
Abstract
Background . Chronic kidney disease affects 20 million US patients, with nearly 600,000 on dialysis. Long-term survival is limited and the risk of complex pancreatic surgery in this group is questionable. Previous studies are limited to case reports and small case series and a large database may help determine the true risk of pancreatic surgery in this population. Methods . The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement...
Paper Details
Title
Pancreatic Resections in Renal Failure Patients: Is It Worth the Risk?
Published Date
Feb 9, 2014
Volume
2014
Pages
1 - 6
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