The prognostic significance of preoperative nutritional status in resected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)

Background null Nutritional derangements are common hallmarks of PDAC. Their early detection and management are usually overlooked in routine practice. The aim of this study was to explore the prognostic value of nutritional status in patients (pts) undergoing surgery for PDAC. null null null Methods null We prospectively studied 73 non-consecutive pts submitted to surgery for PDAC from November 2015 to January 2018 at General and Pancreatic...