Use of imaging during symptomatic follow-up after resection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

BackgroundControversy exists whether follow-up after resection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) should include standardized imaging for the detection of disease recurrence. The purpose of this study was to evaluate how often patients undergo imaging in a setting where routine imaging is not performed. Secondly, the pattern, timing, and treatment of recurrent PDAC were assessed.Materials and methodsThis was a post hoc analysis of a...