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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Oct 15, 2015; 7(10): 241-249
Published online Oct 15, 2015. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v7.i10.241
Table 1 Criteria for resectability
NCCNAHPBA/SSAT/SSOMD AndersonIntergroup (Alliance)
Celiac arteryNo abutment for pancreatic head cancer. For body/tail, ≤ 180° contactNo abutment or encasementAbutmentTumor-vessel interface < 180° of vessel wall circumference
CHASolid tumor contact ≤ 180° allowing for reconstructionAbutment or short segment encasementAbutment or short-segment encasementReconstructable short-segment interface of any degree
SMASolid tumor contact ≤ 180°AbutmentAbutmentTumor-vessel wall interface < 180° of vessel wall circumference
SMV/PVSolid tumor contact > 180° or contact of ≤ 180° with contour irregularity or thrombosis allowing for safe reconstructionOcclusionOcclusionTumor-vessel interface ≥ 180° of vessel wall circumference and/or reconstructible occlusion