Background Risk of pancreatic cancer may increase in chronic pancreatitis patients. Aims
This study aimed to identify the incidence of and risk factors for pancreatic cancer in chronic …

Abstract Background and Aim: It is suggested that patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP)
have a markedly increased risk of pancreatic cancer compared with the general population …

Patients affected by chronic pancreatitis were followed between 1970 and 1984 in a study
set up to evaluate the natural history of the disease. The study population included 172 …

Background: The risk of pancreatic cancer in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) is
difficult to assess. Previous studies, mostly case control studies or studies relying on data …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Chronic pancreatitis has been suggested as a causal risk factor for
pancreatic cancer in a recent study. The aim of this study was to clarify the relationship …

Background Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a risk factor for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
(PDAC); nevertheless, the true incidence of PDAC in CP patients in the United States …

Objective The association between duration of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer has not
been well characterized in large population-based studies. We conducted detailed analyses …

Chronic pancreatitis is a putative risk factor for pancreatic cancer. The aim of this study was
to examine the magnitude and temporality of this association. We searched MEDLINE and …

Background & Aims: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) maintains a computerized file
of all hospital discharges since 1970. In taking advantage of this large database, the present …

Objective: Chronic pancreatitis patients appear to present an increased incidence of
pancreatic cancer. The aim of the study was to compare the incidence of cancer, whether …