Pancreaticoduodenectomy for metastatic melanoma to the ampulla of Vater: a pooled cases analysis
There may be a trend toward improved survival in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy followed by chemotherapy. Given the availability of effective systemic therapies, metastatic melanoma of the ampulla of Vater does not necessarily preclude major surgeries.
Authors
- Chieh-Ning Hsi
- Shih‐Chin Chen
- Bor‐Uei Shyr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2412-2745)
- Shin‐E Wang
- Bor‐Shiuan Shyr
- Yi‐Ming Shyr
Institutions
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (TW)
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the Chinese Medical Association
- Published
- 2024-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/jcma.0000000000001185
- Primary Topic
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital
- National Science and Technology Council