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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 14, 2008; 14(10): 1603-1611
Published online Mar 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1603
Table 2 Median survival in different subgroups of patients with pancreatic cancer (breslow test)
Patient subgroupsnMedian survival (mo)P
Tumor location
Pancreatic head15220.0204
Pancreatic body or tail3412
Tumor size
≤ 4 cm24130.7425
> 4 cm2514
Mode of cryosurgery
Inoperative13110.1907
Percutaneous3614
Adjuvant chemotherapy
Yes20110.0006
No2922
Hepatic metastases
Yes12110.0088
No3719