Abstract:Objectives
Pancreaticoduodenectomy specimens are complex, with varying gross examination techniques. In 2012, our institution began using axial sectioning. We sought to determine if this resulted in more complete pathology reporting.
Methods
Quality indicators were analyzed for pathology reports from 2 cohorts: 2001 to 2009 grossed traditionally and 2012 to 2017 using an axial technique (n = 81 and 51). Continuous and categorical data were compared usin… Show more
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