Prognostic nomogram for patients undergoing resection for adenocarcinoma of the pancreas Journal Article


Authors: Brennan, M. F.; Kattan, M. W.; Klimstra, D.; Conlon, K.
Article Title: Prognostic nomogram for patients undergoing resection for adenocarcinoma of the pancreas
Abstract: Background: Predictive nomograms are becoming increasingly used to define and predict outcome. They can be developed at presentation or following treatment and include variables not conventionally used in standard staging systems. Methods: We use a predictive nomogram based on prospectively collected data from 555 pancreatic resections for adenocarcinoma at a single institution. At last follow-up, 481 (87%) had died, defining a mature and comprehensive database. We used a 1-, 2-, and 3-year follow-up, as the number of patients alive beyond 3 years is sufficiently limited to provide insufficient events. Results: Based on a Cox model, we then developed a nomogram that predicts the probability that a patient will survive pancreatic cancer for 1, 2, and 3 years from the time of the initial resection, assuming that there is not death from an alternate cause. Calibration between observed and corrected is good, and variables not conventionally associated with standard staging systems improved the predictivity of the model. Conclusions: This nomogram can serve as a basis for investigating other potentially predictive variables that are proposed of prognostic importance for patients undergoing resection for adenocarcinoma of the pancreas.
Keywords: adult; treatment outcome; aged; aged, 80 and over; middle aged; survival analysis; cancer surgery; major clinical study; splenectomy; pancreas resection; pancreatic neoplasms; cancer staging; follow-up studies; neoplasm staging; prospective studies; adenocarcinoma; proportional hazards models; time factors; risk assessment; cause of death; registries; biopsy, needle; predictive value of tests; pancreas adenocarcinoma; pancreatectomy; multivariate analysis; pancreas surgery; humans; prognosis; human; male; female; priority journal; article
Journal Title: Annals of Surgery
Volume: 240
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0003-4932
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins  
Date Published: 2004-08-01
Start Page: 293
End Page: 298
Language: English
DOI: 10.1097/01.sla.0000133125.85489.07
PROVIDER: scopus
PMCID: PMC1356406
PUBMED: 15273554
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Notes: Ann. Surg. -- Cited By (since 1996):156 -- Export Date: 16 June 2014 -- CODEN: ANSUA -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Murray F Brennan
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  2. David S Klimstra
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  3. Michael W Kattan
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