Natural history and optimal treatment strategy of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas: Analysis using a nomogram and Markov decision model

With the increase in detection of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN), a tailored approach is needed. This study was aimed at exploring the natural history of IPMN and suggest optimal treatment based on malignancy risk using a nomogram and Markov decision model.Patients with IPMN who underwent surveillance or surgery were included. Changes in worrisome features/high-risk stigmata and malignancy conversion rate were assessed. Life...