NARCA: A novel prognostic scoring system using neutrophil‐albumin ratio and Ca19‐9 to predict overall survival in palliative pancreatic cancer

Volume: 118, Issue: 4, Pages: 680 - 686
Published: Sep 1, 2018
Abstract
Background and Objectives Several serum based‐markers and ratios have been investigated for their prognostic value in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). This cohort study aimed to combine these into a novel prognostic scoring system. Methods A retrospective cohort study was performed on 145 patients with unresectable histologically‐confirmed PDAC. Based on the existing literature the following markers were investigated:...
Paper Details
Title
NARCA: A novel prognostic scoring system using neutrophil‐albumin ratio and Ca19‐9 to predict overall survival in palliative pancreatic cancer
Published Date
Sep 1, 2018
Volume
118
Issue
4
Pages
680 - 686
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