Diagnostics and treatment of distal bile duct or pancreatic carcinoma; guidelines of the Amsterdam and Twente Comprehensive Cancer Centers
Gouma, D.J.; Tilleman, E.H.; Benraadt, J.; Bossuyt, P.M.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde 145(28): 1362-1364
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-2162 PMID: 11484436 Document Number: 535772
A project on the diagnostic work-up and treatment of distal bile duct and pancreatic carcinoma was carried out in the region covered by the Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It consisted of (a) describing the diagnostic work-up in the area, (b) developing the guidelines, (c) spreading the recommendations. The implementation and application of the guidelines are currently being evaluated.