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Springer Exocrine Pancreatic Cancer 1st Editon 2011 Softbound by Hughes Baumel, Bernard Deixonne
1 Epidemiology.- 1.1 Frequency.- 1.2 Descriptive Epidemiology.- 1.3 Causal Epidemiology.- 2 Pathological Anatomy.- 2.1 Macroscopic Study.- 2.2 Microscopic Study.- 2.3 Extraglandular Extension.- 2.4 Classification of the Stages of Development.- 3 Clinical Features.- 3.1 Classical Types.- 3.2 False Types.- 3.3 Metastatic Types.- 4 Biological Examinations.- 4.1 Standard Biology.- 4.2 Pancreatic Function Tests.- 4.3 Tumor Markers.- 5 Morphological Examinations.- 5.1 Conventional Roentgenograms.- 5.2 Ultrasonography and Computerized Tomography.- 5.3 Exploration of Bile Ducts and Wirsung’s Duct.- 5.4 Angiography.- 5.5 Laparoscopy.- 5.6 Percutaneous Needle Biopsy.- 5.7 Magnetic Resonance.- 5.8 Morphological Diagnosis of the Principal Varieties of Pancreatic Tumors.- 5.9 Radiological Invasion Workup.- 6 Present Strategies for Diagnosis.- 6.1 Early Diagnosis.- 6.2 Presenting Symptoms.- 6.3 Further Investigations.- 6.4 Pretherapeutic Appraisal.- 6.5 Exploratory Laparotomy.- 6.6 Diagnostic Steps.- 6.7 Conclusion.- 7 Therapeutic Management.- 7.1 Pancreatectomies.- 7.2 Symptomatic Treatment.- 7.3 Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy.- 8 Results of Therapy.- 8.1 Pancreatic Resection Versus Palliative Bypass.- 8.2 Results in Relation to Extent of Resection.- 8.3 Symptomatic and Adjuvant Therapies.- 9 Present Treatment Strategies.- 9.1 The Various Patient Groups.- 9.2 Exploratory Laparotomy.- 9.3 Curative Strategies.- 9.4 Palliative Strategies.- 9.5 Inoperable Patients.- 9.6 Conclusion.- 10 Intensive Care.- 10.1 Nutritional Deficiency and Support.- 10.2 Pain.- 10.3 Organic Predisposition.- 11 Treated Patients.- 11.1 Prognostic Factors.- 11.2 Quality of Survival.- 11.3 Follow-up.- 12 Conclusion.- 13 Subject lndex.