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Original Article

Carcinoma of the Pancreas and Papilla of Vater: Presenting Symptoms, Signs, and Diagnosis Related to Stage and Tumour Site a Prospective Multicentre Trial in 472 Patients

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Pages 317-325 | Received 26 Feb 1991, Accepted 29 Oct 1991, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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