The method of alimentary reconstruction affected the occurrence of DGE. The incidence of DGE was less in stapled reconstruction than in hand-sewn reconstruction.
Postoperative CA 19-9 level was associated with positive surgical margin and hepatic or peritoneal recurrence and may be a useful predictor for survival in patients with pancreatic cancer.
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