Prognostic importance of margin clearance in ampullary adenocarcinoma following pancreaticoduodenectomy in a Danish population-based nationwide study

Trine Aaquist, Claus W. Fristrup, Jane P, Hasselby, Stephen Hamilton-Dutoit, Mikkel Eld, Per Pfeiffer, Michael B. Mortensen, Sönke Detlefsen*

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Abstract

Background: In this Danish nationwide population-based study, we evaluated the prognostically relevant minimum tumour-free margin width following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for ampullary adenocarcinoma (AAC) and evaluated whether certain margins hold independent prognostic information. Methods: We included 128 patients who underwent PD for AAC from 2015 to 2019. Clinical and pathological data including well-known prognostic factors were retrieved from the Danish Pancreatic Cancer Database. Missing data were obtained by review of pathology reports and re-microscopy of resection specimens. All PD specimens were examined using a standardised pathological protocol including multicolour inking, axial slicing and exact reporting of margin widths. The cohort was dichotomised into involved and uninvolved groups, using different margin clearance definitions (0.5–≥3.0 mm). Results: Following PD for AAC, margin clearance of ≥1 mm was independently associated with improved chance of survival compared with <1 mm (HR: 0.30, 95 % CI: 0.14–0.64 (p = 0.002)). Posterior and anterior margin widths were narrower compared with superior mesenteric artery and vein margins. Posterior margin and anterior surface had isolated prognostic significance in multivariable analysis. Conclusion: Following PD for AAC, margin clearance of at least 1 mm is independently associated with improved survival. Our data further indicate that anterior surface and posterior margin hold particular prognostic value.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftH P B
Vol/bind26
Udgave nummer2
Sider (fra-til)241-250
Antal sider10
ISSN1365-182X
DOI
StatusUdgivet - feb. 2024

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Copyright © 2023 International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Inc. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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