Abstract:Background: Preoperative serum CA19-9 and histology grade could
reflect the biological characteristics of pancreatic ductal
adenocarcinoma (PDAC). This study aims to explore the combined effect of
preoperative CA19-9 and histology grade on the prognosis of patients
with PDAC. Methods: A total of 612 patients with PDAC
undergoing curative pancreatectomy were retrospectively enrolled. A
biological risk model was established based on preoperative CA19-9 and
histology grade. Prognostic significance of the biologic… Show more
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