Journal article
Patterns of initial disease recurrence after resection of gallbladder carcinoma and hilar cholangiocarcinoma
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Current approaches to adjuvant treatment after resection of gallbladder carcinoma (GBCA) and hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCCA) are based on an incomplete understanding of the recurrence patterns of these diseases. Through an in-depth analysis of the sites of initial recurrence after resection of GBCA and HCCA, the current study aimed to highlight differences in the biology of these tumors and to provide further insight for adjuvant …
Authors
Jarnagin WR; Ruo L; Little SA; Klimstra D; D'Angelica M; DeMatteo RP; Wagman R; Blumgart LH; Fong Y
Journal
Cancer, Vol. 98, No. 8, pp. 1689–1700
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
October 15, 2003
DOI
10.1002/cncr.11699
ISSN
1097-0142